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Why Can't We Be Friends? Legal and Ethical Use of Social Media in Occupational Therapy

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1.  Research shows that there are seven key uses for social media in health communications, including which of the following? Social media provides information on a variety of health conditions Social media provides a vehicle to collect data on patient experience Social media can reduce stigma about medical conditions, such as epilepsy All of the above answers are true

2.  All of the following are reasons occupational therapists should use social media in their practices EXCEPT: To have a safe outlet to reduce work-related stress while finding meaning To reach policy makers by having their voice heard To connect or network with colleagues with similar interests and specialties To promote themselves and their practices

3.  There are some things that occupational therapists may want to share with friends and family but not their patients and clients. Which of the following strategies should occupational therapist employ to separate their personal from their professional use of social media? Set up separate accounts for personal vs. professional social media Check privacy setting frequently and make sure they protect personal information Allow patients/clients to only friend or follow the professional account All of the above

4.  Even if occupational therapists do their best to keep their professional use separate from their personal use, which of the following should guide their social media behavior: Assume everything you say or do on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram. will be seen by employers, potential employers, recruiters, patients, and your mother. No one cares about whom you voted for anyway Will that photo at the beach leave patients wondering if you have put on weight recently? None of the above are true

5.  If employers and/or patients have access to your Twitter feed, Instagram feed, or Facebook page, which of the following can result in termination from your job? Posting photos of yourself doing something considered unprofessional Making fun of your boss or a patient, or a donor Posting something embarrassing on the company's social media feed All of the above

6.  A study by Ollier-Malaterre & Rothbard defines ___________ as when you "post whatever comes to mind"; this strategy is very risky. Content strategy Custom strategy Open strategy Audience strategy

7.  Dr. Ves Demov recommends "How to write a medical blog and not get fired." Dr. Demov's recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT: Write as if your boss and patients will read your blog daily Inform your employer if the blog is work-related and find out if your employer has a social media policy Don't include a disclaimer - everyone knows to consult their own medical professional as needed Get your blog accredited: Health on the Net Foundation

8.  What percentage of US adults say that they have gone online specifically to try to figure out what medical condition they or someone else might have? 49% 35% 20% 13%

9.  Social media blunders can violate HIPAA. Which of the following regarding HIPAA is true? Gossip about a patient on social media - even without a name is a HIPAA breach Posting pictures of patients or any PHI without a written release is a HIPAA violation Giving patient examples from your practice about conditions, treatment options, research, etc. is a HIPAA violation All of the above are true

10.  ANA's 6 tips to avoid problems online include all of the following EXCEPT: Remember that standards of professionalism are the same online as in any other circumstance Do not make disparaging remarks about patients, employers or co-workers, even if they are not identified Do not report a breach of confidentiality or privacy promptly - give at least 7-10 business days to see if the person removes the post before you report it Do not take photos or videos of patients on personal devices, including cell phones