Description
Social media allows NHS organizations, patients and staffto engage directly with each other without hierarchy. Itis the most effective way to share information includingnews, events and public health messages.With Social Media the world is in the palm of yourhands. If you want to announce something publicly tothe world, Social Media is usually the quickest, easiestand cheapest way to do it.This is a workshop for healthcare professionals andcomms professionals, to explore social media in health –on an individual and organisational level. The workshopaims to give people knowledge, skills and resources totake back to their organisations and take social media inhealthcare to the next level.Social media in healthcare is coming of age and we wantto help you to be at the forefront of that.This workshop will cover the following topics:• The importance of social media in healthcare• Getting the most out of social media as a healthcareprofessional (including some basic Tweeting advicefor those who need it)• Professional issues in social media spaces• Getting social in your organisation• Social media tricks and tips• Social media policy and strategy .. moving forward insocial media in healthcare.