NMC's first social media event reaches over 24,000 people
Date:16/02/2012
NMC hosts event as part of Social Media Week 2012
NMC's first social media event reaches over 24,000 people.
The NMC held its first social media event at its offices at 61 Aldwych. The topic: Talking with patients online: Where are the boundaries? raised some interesting questions and comments from speakers and guests.
NMC Assistant Director Professional and Public Communications, Andy Jaeger said:
"I'd like to thank our guest speakers and everyone who joined us, in person and online, for making our event such a success. What's clear is, if done properly, social media can have a very positive impact for patients if nurses and midwives are willing to engage with them safely and professionally."
Guest speakers included:
Carl Plant
Community manager and health data researcher, Maverick Television
Pam Nelmes
Lecturer in Critical Care, Plymouth University
Suzette Woodward
Director of Patient Safety, National Patient Safety Agency
Marlene Winfield OBE
Freelance adviser on patient issues, confidentiality and consent, public engagement
Anne Cooper
National Clinical Lead for Nursing, Department of Health Informatics Directorate
Teresa Chinn
Registered Nurse, Newcross Healthcare Solutions
Colin Wren
New Media Officer, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, also part of the team behind #nhssm