The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences College of Dentistry Handbook 2023-2024 5.7.3.1

6.2.5 - Social Media Guidelines

Updated: 10/24/2023
  • Protected Health Information shall not be posted on social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter.  University Personnel should keep in mind that even if a patient’s name is not posted, if the patient could reasonably be identified, alone or with information obtained from other sources, the information is considered Protected Health Information.  
  • Do not post photos or x-rays of patients.
  • Do not text photos or x-rays of patients.
  • Sensitive or proprietary information MUST NOT be shared.
  • Activity on social media should remain personal in use only.
  • Use personal email account for registration.
  • Personal social media relationships with patients, patient family member, etc. are prohibited.
  • Remember that content is subject to interpretation.
  • Report unprofessional content to the COD Director of Compliance.
  • OUHSC email policies apply to files shared over social media
  • TikTok
    • In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2022-33, effective immediately, no University employee or student shall access the TikTok application or website on University-owned or operated devices, including OU wired and wireless networks. As a result of the Executive Order, access to the TikTok platform will be blocked and cannot be accessed from the campus network.
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