As the internet gains more users who are ready to share their lives by the minute, social platforms are climbing in the number of users and popularity.
That means countless industries, healthcare included, are discovering new ways to connect with and grow their current audience. I’m sure you already guessed it, social media is very different for healthcare professionals and that’s because of: HIPAA.
Having the sole responsibility for yourself and your medical practice, it’s vital to understand the dos and don’ts for interacting on social platforms while being HIPAA compliant.
Information has never been more portable, accessible, and shareable as it is today. This, unfortunately, means it’s also easier to accidentally give access to the wrong people and have them share the wrong information. Here are some of the known culprits:
With these social media guidelines & self-monitoring tips, your practice is well on its way to being HIPAA compliant.
To help practice successful HIPAA compliance you should be sure to create a clear policy for employees that contains guidelines for social media, mobile devices, and general technology usage. This must include a clear distinction between acceptable and unacceptable forms of messages and content, policies for device protection, and procedures for reporting lost or stolen devices that may contain private information.
To help practice successful HIPAA compliance you should be sure to create a clear policy for employees that contains guidelines for social media, mobile devices, and general technology usage. This must include a clear distinction between acceptable and unacceptable forms of messages and content, policies for device protection, and procedures for reporting lost or stolen devices that may contain private information.
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