Use of Social Media

Southwest Care Center respects the right of any team member to maintain a blog or web page or to participate in a social networking on or through websites or services such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, SnapChat, or similar sites/services (collectively "social media"). However, to protect Organization interests and ensure team members focus on their job duties, team members must adhere to the following rules:

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• Team members may not use social media during work time or at any time with Organization equipment or property.

• All rules regarding confidential and proprietary business information apply in full to social media. Any information that cannot be disclosed through a conversation, a note, or an e-mail also cannot be disclosed through social media.

• When using social media, if the team member mentions the Organization and also expresses either a political opinion or an opinion regarding the Organization's actions that could pose an actual or potential conflict of interest with the Organization, and it is either implicit or explicit that the poster is affiliated with the Organization, the poster must include a disclaimer. The poster should specifically state that the opinion expressed is a personal opinion and not the Organization's position. This is necessary to preserve the Organization's goodwill in the marketplace.

• Team members may not use the Organization's logos or trademarks for commercial purposes or to endorse any product or service.

• Any conduct that is impermissible under the law if expressed in any other form or forum is impermissible if expressed through social media. For example, posted material that is discriminatory, obscene, defamatory, libelous, or violent is forbidden. Organization policies apply equally to team member social media usage.

 

Team members with any questions should review the guidelines above and/or consult with their manager. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.