September 2024 – Social Media Tips
September 2024 – Social Media Tips
UAMS recognizes that social media websites and applications are an important and timely means of communication. UAMS employees, students, and staff should be mindful that posting certain information is against our policy.
The following actions are unacceptable:
Per 2.1.42, HIPAA Sanctions Policy, intentionally or purposefully posting on the Internet (including but not limited to, YouTube and social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X (formerly Twitter)) PHI (Protected Health Information) or information that is not PHI but is related to a particular patient in violation of UAMS policies and/or for unauthorized purposes, for reasons unrelated to personal gain, monetary gain, Malice or Gross Misconduct.
UAMS expects good judgement to be used when posting on social media platforms. Employees should always keep in mind, the 4.4.01 UAMS Basic Code of Conduct and UAMS Core Values when posting messages etc. on any social media platforms.
NOTE: Often times the people on your friends list, or others who have access to see your online activity, may report your posts to your employer.
Workplace bullying behavior, whether intentional or unintentional, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Per policy 4.4.01, Basic Code of Conduct, cyberbullying includes bullying an individual using any electronic format, including but not limited to, the Internet, interactive and digital technologies, or mobile phones.
Best Practice: Refrain from posting things such as:
- Venting posts about coworkers
- Any patient related information even if you remove personal identifying details. Posts using inappropriate language, unprofessional content, bullying, etc., if you identify as a UAMS employee on your social media page.
Tips:
- When using social media sites, employees, students, and staff are strongly encouraged to present themselves in a mature, responsible, and professional manner.
- Employees are discouraged from posting while on duty.
- Employees are encouraged to limit sharing personal details that could compromise professional boundaries.
- Employees should be aware of their surroundings when posting on social media including but not limited to, posting while wearing their UAMS badge.
Remember: Once something is posted online, it may not be easily removed.
Resources:
Additional information can be found on the Social Media page at Inside UAMS.
For any questions related to student guidelines please review the UAMS Academic Affairs Policy 2.1.1, Use of Social Networking Sites