Discuss actions the nurse should take before using social media as a teaching tool.

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1. Familiarize yourself with the social media platform and create an account if necessary.
2. Ensure any postings are compliant with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements of healthcare facilities.
3. Determine how, when, where and what content will be shared on the platform, including appropriate photos/videos/messages that relate to patient teaching topics.
4. Obtain permission from all stakeholders involved (patients, families, employers) before posting anything related to them or their care online in public forums such as social media sites or blogs.
5. Create a plan for responding to inquiries posed by patients or other members of the health team through social media channels in order to ensure accurate information is provided in a timely manner while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards of practice at all times