Policies Regarding the Use of Social Media in a Nursing Home

Interpret social media networking policy.

The student is to assume the role of the chief nursing officer for a healthcare facility (home health, hospital, physician office, nursing home) and will create a policy (or policies) regarding the use of social media. You may use a fictitious facility name. Be sure to include the Recommended Professional Filters to Be Applied Prior to Posting on Social Media in the policy. Using the ANA’s Principles for Social Networking and the NurseLinks to an external site. And the Policy and Procedure Development GuidelinesLinks to an external site. Create a policy for all employees at the facility.