How are the Caldicott Standards observed by the council?
We: 1. Inform clients about the use of information concerning them (making arrangements for clients with special needs). 2. Develop a code of conduct on confidentiality, which is updated regularly. 3. Develop a staff induction procedure to ensure staff have a comprehensive awareness of the requirements of Caldicott. 4. Ensure there is ongoing assessment of staff training needs (including evaluation as part of our appraisal process). 5. Provide In-house training for all staff. 6. Ensure formal confidentiality contracts are made with contractors and support organisations. 7. Have regular reviews of information flows containing personally identifiable information. 8. Ensure ownership is established for all information/data. Owners need to justify this purpose and agree staff access with the Caldicott Guardian. 9. Develop safe haven procedures for all relevant information flows. 10. Review security policy annually (check staff awareness and comprehension). 11.Ensure there is staff awarenes