Do the requirements apply to hardcopy data e.g. prescription forms as well as information held electronically?
Yes. Information Governance ensures necessary safeguards for, and appropriate use of, patient and personal information. Information held in hardcopy or in electronic format must be protected but the safeguards may differ. Some of the NHS IG requirements therefore have a specific focus on either digital or hardcopy information.
Related Questions
- What are the requirements for storing New York State official Prescription forms, also known as triplicate forms, used to prescribe controlled drugs?
- Does the online system have the same data requirements as the existing paper system?
- Are there specific requirements for prescription forms such as size or format?
