Part I

The intersection of social media use and HIPAA compliance is a frequent source of confusion among healthcare providers. Without proper training, organizations risk HIPAA violations and the ensuing substantial penalties. As smartphones and apps like Instagram and Snapchat become more widespread, the incidence of such violations is on the rise. The misuse of social media, whether by a practice to attract new clients on Facebook or by employees sharing their work experiences on Twitter, can result in serious HIPAA violations. Healthcare providers often struggle to use social media while adhering to HIPAA regulations, and inadequate training can lead to violations and significant penalties for an organization. Objectives: 1. Identify threats to privacy and confidentiality involved in the use of social media. 2. Name at least two things to cover when training your staff or employees in the use of HIPAA-compliant strategies to use social media. 3. Name at least two things to cover when training your staff or employees in the use of HIPAA compliant strategies to use social media. 4. List social media issues that should be included in the informed consent process.