Are employees fully aware of your hospital’s policy for social media use? It’s best to make sure they are – otherwise, you may face a difficult situation like New York Presbyterian Hospital had to deal with regarding one of its emergency department nurses.
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Some patients withhold info due to privacy concerns, study says
by healthcarebus September 6, 2013
As more health data goes digital, many patients are worried about their privacy – and that could affect how well they’re treated.
Study: 6% of doctors violate patient privacy on Twitter
by healthcarebus August 30, 2013
Hospitals have likely been warned to make sure their employees’ social media mistakes don’t end up violating patients’ privacy. Should they be worried about doctors, too?
Wikileaks gives some more reason to fear EHRs
by healthcarebus December 13, 2010
So far, Wikileaks’ release of embarrassing government documents has been limited to foreign policy issues. But some fear it’s a sign that the feds can’t protect electronic health records, either.
No, you can’t look up your ex’s medical records
by healthcarebus August 31, 2010
Seems like Iowa hospitals are facing an epidemic of nosiness — and HIPAA violations.
New HIPAA changes: Is your organization ready?
by healthcarebus December 14, 2009
Privacy rule changes set to go into effect in 2010 could catch some health care staff off guard — and leave their organizations at risk.
HIPAA nightmare: Staffers blogging patient info
by healthcarebus September 29, 2009
You’d think it’d go without saying that health care workers shouldn’t include patient info in their Twitter or Facebook posts. You’d be wrong.
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