CALDICOTT PRESENTATION

HistoryHistory• Caldicott report published in 1997

and implemented in 1999

• Inquiry chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott

The Caldicott Report-The Caldicott Report-RecommendationsRecommendations

• The use of Patient Identifiable Information (PII)• Confidentiality & security of patient data• Appointment of a Caldicott Guardian

The Six Caldicott The Six Caldicott PrinciplesPrinciples

• Principle 1 – Justify the purpose(s) for using confidential information

• Principle 2 – Only use it when absolutely necessary

• Principle 3 – Use minimum that is required

The Six Caldicott The Six Caldicott Principles-Principles-

Cont.Cont.

• Principle 4 – Access should be on a strict need-to-know basis

• Principle 5 – Everyone must understand his or her responsibilities

• Principle 6 – Understand and comply with the law

Other LegislationOther Legislation• Data Protection Act 1998• Human Rights Act 1998• Freedom of Information Act 2000• NHS Code of Practice on Confidentiality 2003

Who Should be the Who Should be the Caldicott Guardian Caldicott Guardian

Lead?Lead?• An existing member of the practice team, is a

senior member of the team who carries the confidence of his/her colleagues

• A health professional• The person with responsibility for promoting

Healthcare Governance within the facility.

Annual Caldicott AuditAnnual Caldicott AuditAims to identify areas which could be developed,

some examples are: • Checking staff employment contracts contain

confidentiality clauses• Restricting access to IT equip, online clinical

areas & regularly changing passwords• Are medical records kept securely?

Information Information Governance (IG)Governance (IG)

IG has four main components:• Information Governance Management• Confidentiality & Data Protection Assurance • Information Security Assurance Information

Quality Assurance

ResourcesResources• The Caldicott Guardian Manual 2010 (DH)• UK Council of Caldicott Guardians:

http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/systemsandservices/infogov/caldicott

• DH Informatics Directorate: Information Governance Policy: http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/systemsandservices/infogov/caldicott

• General Medical Council: http://www.gmc-uk.org/about/contacts