DQA Memo 16-004 / Guidance Reminder Regarding Handheld Devices and Potential Misuse of Such Devices

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DQA Memo 16-004 Guidance on Handheld Devices

Please visit the link below to view DQA Memo 16-004 / Guidance Reminder Regarding Handheld Devices and the Potential Misuse of Such Devices

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/dqa/memos/16-004.pdf

This memorandum provides guidance to healthcare facilities and nurse aide training programs (further referred to as entities) on the fast-changing landscape of the internet and the misuse of  handheld devices as a communication tool for social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Snapchat. Wireless handheld devices such as cameras on cell phones, PDAs, and laptops provide instant access to the internet and allow information to be transmitted electronically or maintained in another form or medium. 

Contact the Office of Caregiver Quality at DHSCaregiverIntake@wisconsin.gov or (608) 261-8319 with questions.