For this assessment, you will prepare a two-page interprofessional staff update on HIPAA and appropriate social media use in health care. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first select one of the settings below that will become the focus of your interprofessional staff update. After you have selected one of the two settings below, return to the courseroom to review the assessment instructions and grading rubric prior to completing your assessment.
• Community Health Care: o Context: Community health care encompasses a wide range of services
provided outside of a traditional hospital setting, often focusing on public health, education, and preventive care. This might include home visits, vaccination drives, and health education seminars. Given the community-based nature of the care, there’s a close relationship between providers and patients.
o Social Media Concern: Sharing information about community events, patient interactions, or health outcomes can inadvertently disclose private patient details.
• Hospital Setting:
o Context: Hospitals are complex environments with various departments catering to different medical needs. From emergency rooms to surgical units, patient information flows continuously. With numerous professionals involved in patient care, the risk of information leakage is high.
o Social Media Concern: Discussing challenging cases, sharing experiences, or even posting about daily routines can inadvertently reveal patient information, especially if specifics are mentioned.