The
HCPC have given some advice about blogging and the use of social media. Particularly
relevant to me. You can read the full
article here but in the meantime the edited highlights are:
• Think
before you post. Assume that what you post could be shared and
read by anyone.
• Think about who can see what you share and manage your privacy settings accordingly. Remember that privacy settings cannot guarantee that something you post will not be publicly visible.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries if you communicate with colleagues, service users or carers.
• Do not post information which could identify a service user unless you have their permission.
• When in doubt, get advice. Appropriate sources might include experienced colleagues, trade unions and professional bodies. You can also contact us if you are unsure about our standards. If you think something could be inappropriate or offensive, do not post it.
• Think about who can see what you share and manage your privacy settings accordingly. Remember that privacy settings cannot guarantee that something you post will not be publicly visible.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries if you communicate with colleagues, service users or carers.
• Do not post information which could identify a service user unless you have their permission.
• When in doubt, get advice. Appropriate sources might include experienced colleagues, trade unions and professional bodies. You can also contact us if you are unsure about our standards. If you think something could be inappropriate or offensive, do not post it.
Sage
advice… However I am still very bitter about the formal written warning I
received for posting a selfie at 6am and saying I was tired when others in the
same place of work (not my current place
of work I hasten to add) have posted all manner of derogatory comments
about where they work, the equipment and the management.
Those
posts are still there now on Facebook, and some managers have even clicked the “like” option…
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