1. CALDICOTT PRESENTATION

2. History Caldicott report published in 1997 and implemented in 1999 Inquiry chaired by Dame Fiona Caldicott

3. The Caldicott Report- Recommendations The use of Patient Identifiable Information (PII) Confidentiality & security of patient data Appointment of a Caldicott Guardian

4. The Six Caldicott Principles 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

5. The Six Caldicott Principles- 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

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

7. Who Should be the Caldicott Guardian 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.

8. Annual Caldicott Audit Aims 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?

9. Information Governance (IG) IG has four main components: Information Governance Management Confidentiality & Data Protection Assurance Information Security Assurance Information Quality Assurance

10. Resources The Caldicott Guardian Manual 2010 (DH) UK Council of Caldicott Guardians: http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/syst emsandservices/infogov/caldicott http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/syst emsandservices/infogov/caldicott DH Informatics Directorate: Information Governance Policy: http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/syst emsandservices/infogov/caldicott http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/syst emsandservices/infogov/caldicott General Medical Council: http://www.gmc-uk.org/about/contacts http://www.gmc-uk.org/about/contacts