This one hour online workshop looks at how to keep safe using social media as a Health Care Professional. We will look at examples of where NHS social media policies have not been adhered to. You will receive a worksheet before the workshop so you can ascertain your awareness of NHS policies.
Both the NMC and HCPC codes of conduct contain sections on the use of social media;
For nurses, midwives and nursing assistants;
NMC – ’20.10 – Use all forms of spoken, written and digital communication (including social media and networking sites) responsibly, respecting the right to privacy of others at all times’
For AHPs regulated by HCPC;
HCPC – ‘2.7 – You must use all forms of communication appropriately and responsibly, including social media and networking websites’
Health Care Professionals have a duty to uphold trust in their profession and so must be able to justify information they share on social media. This is particularly important at a time of public health emergency when unfounded claims can undermine trust and public health messaging.
Health Care Professionals also have a duty to protect the privacy of others. Sharing identifiable information on social media threatens this and leaves the registrant at risk.
This could be as simple as sharing a photo you have taken to express frustration at others not adhering to social distancing. This could be seen as a breach of privacy, as you do not have the persons consent to photograph them or post it.
In a rare off moment, you and colleagues may have a laugh and post some funny moments on social media but at all times you have to avoid things which could negatively affect the reputation of the profession.
For face to face sessions only
Pre-requisites for attendance: Completion of the social media worksheet.
Duration: 1 hour.
Format: Workshop.
Delivery method: face to face or virtual (via MS Teams)
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