GSCC TEAMS & Email Audit Findings

I wanted to take a moment to remind you all that I do random audits of your emails and TEAMS and have noticed that several of you are writing inappropriate comments or adding GIFS that could be offensive to other team members.

I realize that the work we do at GSCC is difficult, and sometimes a little joke or funny meme can help lighten up a serious mood, but please make sure that the information you send on GSCC platforms (emails / teams / EHR / etc.) is something that is not offensive to others, if they were to see it. Some of the content I am seeing could also be considered Harassment, so please keep your communication professional. You should always refrain from using curse words or GIFs that could be considered sexual in nature.

I know it has been approved to use patient id’s to discuss patients, but please refrain from sharing “too” much information via TEAMS or email, as that could be a potential HIPAA violation. Amanda Marr has told me that there is an option to send an Athena Text and she also has given me instructions to create a group in Athena Text so you can communicate to an entire group. I will add the instructions below this post.

Harassment and HIPAA violations are serious infractions and could be cause for disciplinary action, so please refrain from posting any inappropriate information on GSCC devices.

If you have any concerns about what to send via TEAMS or email, please reach out and I’ll be happy to discuss further.