Social media policy

Do

• Think before posting, be respectful and take personal responsibility for your posts; consider YOUR reputation!

• Assume EVERYONE can read your posts, including patients and colleagues.

• Comply with workplace policies, particularly those governing communication and conduct.

• Disclose your affiliation with UCLA Health when commenting on UCLA Health products or services.

• Include a disclaimer in your profile or posts.

• Refer press inquiries, and report any missuse you come across, to your supervisor or leadership.

• When in doubt, ask UCLA Health Human Resources or Marketing and Communications.

Don't

• Ever share any patient health information OR confidential information.

• Speak on behalf of UCLA Health without express authorization

• Set up a University sponsored social media account or website without going through the proper channels

• Use the UCLA Health name, brand or logo in a manner that would violate trademark or copyright law.