Hospital Social Networks

As many readers will be aware – the LITFL is based in Australia. As such we pay particular attention to the use of social media in the development of local hospital online infrastructure and the implementation of College based online education resources. In 2009 we examined 935 Australian Hospitals to confirm that Australia is lagging 12-18 months behind the US in terms of utilising Social Media to facilitate two-way communication; engage the community and relay vital lifestyle and health related information. In this initial survey we found that hospitals were becoming more compliant with Organisational websites and directory listings (providing moderately up to date information about their location and services provided) – but the use of social media and social networks has yet to be embraced.

Here is the latest Australian Hospital social media network list for 2012…

To amend the listing, add a blog or twitter account, please leave a comment on the original blog post or contact me @sandnsurf on twitter

Evolving 2012 Australian Hospital Social Media list