In a recent article of the HPSO (Healthcare Providers Service Organization) Risk Management section, Social Networking Digital Ethics were discussed for professionals dealing with “clients” and the healthcare issues.

Tips for the use of “social networks” such as: Facebook, Twitter, Blog usage by healthcare providers and insurance carriers were addressed:

Protection: Don’t post information related to a client.

• Avoid use of pseudonyms or leaving out the names for others may “figure out whom you’re talking about”. (HIPAA violation)
• Presenting cases at educational conferences- your presentation may end up on YouTube! (Get a signed release from your client).

Privacy: Don’t become “friends” with your clients via Facebook, LinkedIn, or any other social networks.

• Make sure your privacy settings on the social network are set
• If you allow your clients to follow you on Twitter or a blog, you need to recommend they use a RSS feed to maintain their privacy and protection

Policy: Establish “rules” for your clients and make sure they understand

• Don’t contact me via Facebook; don’t follow me on Twitter or a blog.
• Don’t text or have phone conversations when I am communicating with you.

Privacy, Protection, and Policy are the keys to digital ethics and may protect you and your license.

Author: Deborah Goza, MS, RN, COHNS, CCM

This year you made the pledge again to lose weight. Arrh… it seems to be one you try really hard to achieve and forget.

You know the usual routine of eating in moderation, exercising, and drinking more water and other fluids. You need energy, and to get that energy you need “good carbohydrates”.

Your energy level is based on your level of blood sugar and insulin (natural) balance. Your body provides this energy via food known as “Good Carbs”. When Good Carbs are processed they provide you with a level of blood sugar that remains constant and lasts longer. These carbohydrates are found in whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.

An instant “high” is from eating “Bad” carbohydrates. Bad Carbs are rapidly processed and will give you quick energy, but then you’ll become tired quickly. These may be your favorite food or an ingredient such as: white rice, potatoes, flour, and sugar.

So the best rule to follow if you want to be successful losing weight:

IF IT’S WHITE DON’T PUT IT ON YOUR PLATE!

Author: Deborah Goza, MS, RN, COHNS, CCM

(sung to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”)

1. The first way to health, said the CDC to me. Wash hands to be safe and healthy.

2. The second way to health, said the CDC to me. Bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

3. The third way to health, said the CDC to me. Manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

4. The fourth way to health, said the CDC to me. Don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

5. The fifth way to health, said the CDC to me. BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

6. The sixth way to health, said the CDC to me. Fasten belts while driving, BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

7. The seventh way to health, said the CDC to me. Get exams and screenings, fasten belts while driving, BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

8. The eighth way to health, said the CDC to me. Get your vaccinations, get exams and screenings, fasten belts while driving, BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

9. The ninth way to health, said the CDC to me. Monitor the children, get your vaccinations, get exams and screenings, fasten belts while driving, BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

10. The tenth way to health, said the CDC to me. Practice fire safety, monitor the children, get your vaccinations, get exams and screenings, fasten belts while driving, BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

11. The eleventh way to health, said the CDC to me. Prepare dinner safely, practice fire safety, monitor the children, get your vaccinations, get exams and screenings, fasten belts while driving, BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

12. The twelfth way to health, said the CDC to me. Eat well and get moving, prepare dinner safely, practice fire safety, monitor the children, get your vaccinations, get exams and screenings, fasten belts while driving, BE SMOKE-FREE, don’t drink and drive, manage stress, bundle up for warmth, and wash hands to be safe and healthy.

http://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/12ways.htm