Hi folks.
On todays episode I discuss twitter and ethical conduct of ambulance professionals using it to promote their services work. I’ve talked about this already last year

show notes:

🚑 Another night shift awaits myself and Mandy tonight, booked on unti 0600hrs. 🚑

So far we’ve been to a elderly faller, fell due to alcohol intoxication. 🙈🏥

🚨Another allocation took us to a C1 13yo choking. 🚨

Luckily their parents knew first aid which saved her life.🏡🚑 pic.twitter.com/G6RMJkMoKG

— Adam Lote (@wmasadamlote) September 22, 2018

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This is an official WMAS tweet which has had concerns raised. The ACAO has been made aware via screenshots so those raising concerns can rest assured that the matter has been raised within WMAS to review the tweets and map against WMAS social media policy.

— Dhushy SurendraKumar (@DhushyKumar) September 23, 2018

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Update – initial review – it meets policy. WMAS were already watching as is an official tweeter so knows the rules. Remember – The rules actually allow quite a lot of information to be in the public domain. Whilst many find this unsettling, it is allowed.

— Dhushy SurendraKumar (@DhushyKumar) September 23, 2018

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🐶 Another case this evening took us to a lady with chest palpitations. ❤️ They were known & resolved before crew arrival, patient had a care plan in place 🏡

Before we left, we managed to get cuddles with their really cute dog, say hello to Lottie who’s a ‘Shar pei’ 😍 pic.twitter.com/XCuJbeLoMa

— Adam Lote (@wmasadamlote) September 23, 2018

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Guidance on Social Media policy (UK)

Social media remains a powerful tool in sharing knowledge and promoting best practice, however must be used professionally and with integrity. It should never be used at the detriment of public trust, confidence, or right to confidentiality. Our guidance: https://t.co/y4oAGFPqOo pic.twitter.com/aTi7MHaCUH

— College of Paramedics (@ParamedicsUK) September 27, 2018

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Ambulance Service of NSW 2009 guidelines on the use of social networking sites

 

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