How can I ensure my services process documentation adequately reflects the requirements of confidentiality?
There are 4 requirements of confidentiality. These areas include: • Informing the child or young person about confidentiality • The routine sharing of information within the requirements of the Child Protection Act 1999 (PDF 1.2 MB) (section 187) • Gaining consent from the child or young person when sharing their information ‘outside’ the Act • The limits to confidentiality (exceptional circumstances) (Confidentiality is limited by the need to: • Keep records • Commit to legislated reporting to the Department of Child Safety • Share information between the Department and the service or with another organisation when directed by the Department for the safety and well being of a young person and as indicated in the young person’s case plan • Report harm or alleged harm to a young person • Abide with lawful requests • Protect the safety and wellbeing of the young person and others. Also, the forms used by the service for consent and acknowledgement need to clearly identify the situations
There are 4 requirements of confidentiality. These areas include: • Informing the child or young person about confidentiality • The routine sharing of information within the requirements of the Child Protection Act 1999 (PDF 1.2 MB) (section 187) • Gaining consent from the child or young person when sharing their information ‘outside’ the Act • The limits to confidentiality (exceptional circumstances). Confidentiality is limited by the need to: • Keep records • Commit to legislated reporting to the Department of Child Safety • Share information between the Department and the service or with another organisation when directed by the Department for the safety and well being of a young person and as indicated in the young person’s case plan • Report harm or alleged harm to a young person • Abide with lawful requests • Protect the safety and wellbeing of the young person and others. Also, the forms used by the service for consent and acknowledgement need to clearly identify the situations
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