A group of doctors is asking professional medical groups to update guidelines on the ethics of using social media and the internet to include when it is OK to search the web for information on patients. The post Doctors to AMA: What Are the Guidelines for “Googling” Patients? MORE
The American Society of Magazine Editors, known for having standards that barred magazine editors from working on advertorial content, has now softened that approach in a set of new guidelines. The ban’s removal is notable, as it was previously at the very top of the old guidelines. MORE
New guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on opioid painkillers have drawn a mixed response from medical organizations. If these guidelines help reduce the deaths resulting from opioids, they will prove to be valuable,” said AMA board chair-elect Patrice A. MORE
Facing changes in the industry and advances in technology, the Association of Food Journalists recently unveiled a new set of ethics and guidelines for those in the culinary review business. The post Why One Food Writers Group Updated Its Ethics Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now MORE
The post For-Profit College Trade Group Sues Over New Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Check this out - it's Intel's social media policy/guidelines for employees. I would reprint some of it, but the whole thing is toally awesome. If you need to develop some for your own organization, I'd use this as a model - in fact, if anyone has specific ideas about modifying this to be more association-specific, please feel free to leave me some comments, and together we can create a really good association model for us to use. MORE
These guidelines, which will be available online by the end of 2017, will direct app developers as well as inform consumers and healthcare professionals using these tools. “We’re The post Medical Groups Collaborate on Mobile Health App Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now MORE
The Office of Management and Budget has released new conference spending guidelines that could help federal government employees more easily attend conferences. The post Obama Administration Updates Guidelines for Conference Spending appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Laid out guidelines for how to clearly separate or inter-mix personal and professional social media presences. Idealware is working on creating a Social Media Policy Workbook to be released in April at NTEN’s 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. To support the Workbook content (and to highlight in an upcoming NTEN:Change article) they are hoping to profile a number of different organizations who are dealing with tough social media policy issues. MORE
As more and more people use wearable devices to monitor their health and fitness goals, the Consumer Electronics Association wants to make sure user data is protected via a new set of privacy guidelines. MORE
But a key banking industry group says the guidelines aren’t enough to calm banks’ jitters about providing their services to pot distributors. The post Despite Treasury Guidelines, Banks Still Wary Of Pot Shops appeared first on Associations Now Last week, the U.S. MORE
With the help of an array of industry stakeholders, the Baltic and International Maritime Council recently helped to revamp cybersecurity guidelines for cruise lines and cargo ships. MORE
And it’s a practice that the industry association’s guidelines specifically forbid. It goes directly against the American Society of Magazine Editors’ (ASME) guidelines, but that didn’t stop Time Magazine from introducing a microscopic new type of ad last week. MORE
To better assist the more than 326,000 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated its CPR guidelines last week. MORE
Last week the American College of Physicians issued professional guidelines for physicians connecting with patients and each other via email, the web, or social media. “As The guidelines also address the potential benefits and drawbacks of. MORE
A number of clients have been working on various branding related issues lately, so I’m so pleased to be able to share this guest post from my colleague Sharon Bending at Rx Creative Lab on the keys to putting together effective brand identity guidelines: A set of brand identity guidelines (also referred to as brand standards) is a part of every rebrand. These guidelines are important to maintain consistency, making a stronger impact with your materials. MORE
No, that doesn’t mean they throw out their community guidelines and nix all the rules - a certain amount of structure is important. If you don’t allow them to play within the community guidelines, make decisions and take action, your members won’t feel empowered and will give up trying. MORE
The agency has released a set of voluntary guidelines, but associations’ response is mixed. They aren’t rules for the road, but a federal agency’s new driver-distraction guidelines nonetheless got associations talking last week. Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued voluntary guidelines for drivers to minimize in-vehicle distractions from communication, entertainment, and electronic devices. MORE
” Fram’s guidelines center on these six qualifiers: Experience. For more details about each of these guidelines, click here to read Fram’s full post. The post Monday Buzz: Six Guidelines for Picking Association Consultants appeared first on Associations Now MORE
Just like a professor is not likely to give an assignment without clear guidelines, associations wouldn’t want to ask for contributions and articles from their community without first giving the “assignment” and outlining topics they’re in need of and looking for. MORE
Great video by Andy Sernovitz on the FTC Rules. We all need to watch this asap. Notes below are from the Vimeo notes. Social Media Ethics Briefing: Staying Out of Trouble — presented by Andy Sernovitz from SocialMedia.org on Vimeo. MORE
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has issued amended equipment assessment guidelines to ensure better safety measures as a result of repairs following a major tragedy. The updated guidelines were reviewed by several NEMA committees before they went to print. MORE
Tax Time Coming Up - UBIT Guidelines for 501(c) Organizations. You can find detailed information by clicking here for official IRS documentation IRS guidelines on UBIT, revised March 2009. Tax Time Coming Up - UBIT Guidelines for 501(c) Or. skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. MORE
Look for the best open rates and select the best day from that round as your guideline going forward. Email can be overwhelming. Many of us let emails sit, often with good intentions of getting to them later, which results in emails not being opened or read at all. MORE
The post Business Roundtable Governance Guidelines Add Diversity Focus appeared first on Associations Now MORE
As soon as you start making it about the people, things will really spiral down hill -- don’t risk violating your community’s guidelines. Whenever you stray into uncomfortable territory or find yourself in a disagreement, don’t forget to go over your community’s guidelines. MORE
Clearly state those parameters in your community guidelines. Don’t worry – your community guidelines don’t need to become too long and demanding. In their guidelines, they created a “Things to do” list and “Things not to do” list for all community members. MORE
People keep asking me for the link to my post about Intel's social media employee guidelines (and other examples) so here it is again. Their policy guidelines are so good that I have actually cut and pasted them into a Word doc in case the link goes dead again. Intel's link was actually not working a couple of days ago, so I got in touch with them and they totally fixed it. Awesomesauce! MORE
Here are some guidelines based on the hard-won experience of others! By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC It is common to find that boards of directors and their staff are out of step with each other on the topic of globalization. Here are two ways in which this happens. Should a board’s responsibility stop at the national border? MORE
We adopted a set of Guidelines that TNT created (creative commons) to ENCOURAGE their staff to use social: bit.ly/YQe91n We adopted a set of Guidelines that TNT created (creative commons) to ENCOURAGE their staff to use social: bit.ly/YQe91n MORE
Trade groups and drug giants alike have raised significant concerns about proposed social media compliance guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration. The post Pharmaceutical Firms Tackle Proposed FDA Social Media Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now MORE
AGA’s guidelines are an attempt to distill some of the best practices casinos and internet gaming sites are already using to adhere to the BSA and anti-money laundering regulations, and they are meant as a resource, not a checklist, the association noted in the document. “In MORE
Harvard researchers say they have found significant problems with newly released guidelines on cholesterol and heart disease risk. The two associations that created them stand behind the guidelines, saying they’re just that—guidelines. MORE
The post Disability Support Groups Praise Updated Federal Hiring Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now Legal Challenge The new Department of Labor hiring rule has met with opposition in some quarters. MORE
Lean on your guidelines. It can’t be overstated - every community needs a strong set of guidelines. Instead of making decisions on the fly, if your guidelines are comprehensive, you can turn to them for help in almost any situation. MORE
More than two decades after issuing rules and regulations for nonprofits on how to present and share their financials, the Financial Accounting Standards Board hopes to simplify things for these organizations, as well as their donors, by issuing new guidelines. MORE
Guidelines for CA Associations and Nonprofits Regarding Exempt vs Non Exempt Employees. Guidelines for CA Associations and Nonprofits Rega. skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. MORE
The Revised FTC Endorsement Guidelines And Speaker Social Media Conference Promotion. While I wholeheartedly support requiring speakers promote the conference and their session in social media, conference organizers need to fully understand the FTC Social Media Endorsement Guidelines here. MORE
A landmark report from the Association of American Medical Colleges includes the first guidelines for training physicians to care for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, who are gender nonconforming, or who are born with differences of sex development. MORE
We see these guidelines as a starting point and as the common ground on which all parties unequivocally agree. ambassadors , the American Foreign Service Association this week released new guidelines detailing necessary qualities of nominees. “It MORE
Harvard researchers say they have found significant problems with newly released guidelines on cholesterol and heart disease risk. The two associations that created them stand behind the guidelines, saying they’re just that—guidelines. MORE
He also shared some tips for other organisations looking to improve their social media: • Ensure your staff contracts and guidelines are clear regarding social media. MORE
Six associations contributed to the new guidelines that are intended to help health professionals combat growing rates of opioid abuse in the state. Last week it was reported that several health systems in Oregon adopted new prescribing guidelines for these drugs. MORE
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Associations Now
AUGUST 19, 2016
More than two decades after issuing rules and regulations for nonprofits on how to present and share their financials, the Financial Accounting Standards Board hopes to simplify things for these organizations, as well as their donors, by issuing new guidelines.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 14, 2016
The post Business Roundtable Governance Guidelines Add Diversity Focus appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
DECEMBER 5, 2016
The Office of Management and Budget has released new conference spending guidelines that could help federal government employees more easily attend conferences. The post Obama Administration Updates Guidelines for Conference Spending appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
AUGUST 29, 2016
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has issued amended equipment assessment guidelines to ensure better safety measures as a result of repairs following a major tragedy. The updated guidelines were reviewed by several NEMA committees before they went to print.
Beth Kanter's Blog
MARCH 20, 2013
We adopted a set of Guidelines that TNT created (creative commons) to ENCOURAGE their staff to use social: bit.ly/YQe91n We adopted a set of Guidelines that TNT created (creative commons) to ENCOURAGE their staff to use social: bit.ly/YQe91n
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
A group of doctors is asking professional medical groups to update guidelines on the ethics of using social media and the internet to include when it is OK to search the web for information on patients. The post Doctors to AMA: What Are the Guidelines for “Googling” Patients?
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
A landmark report from the Association of American Medical Colleges includes the first guidelines for training physicians to care for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, who are gender nonconforming, or who are born with differences of sex development.
Associations Now
MARCH 30, 2015
” Fram’s guidelines center on these six qualifiers: Experience. For more details about each of these guidelines, click here to read Fram’s full post. The post Monday Buzz: Six Guidelines for Picking Association Consultants appeared first on Associations Now
Association Adviser
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Just like a professor is not likely to give an assignment without clear guidelines, associations wouldn’t want to ask for contributions and articles from their community without first giving the “assignment” and outlining topics they’re in need of and looking for.
SocialFish
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Great video by Andy Sernovitz on the FTC Rules. We all need to watch this asap. Notes below are from the Vimeo notes. Social Media Ethics Briefing: Staying Out of Trouble — presented by Andy Sernovitz from SocialMedia.org on Vimeo.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 3, 2012
The Revised FTC Endorsement Guidelines And Speaker Social Media Conference Promotion. While I wholeheartedly support requiring speakers promote the conference and their session in social media, conference organizers need to fully understand the FTC Social Media Endorsement Guidelines here.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 28, 2011
Laid out guidelines for how to clearly separate or inter-mix personal and professional social media presences. Idealware is working on creating a Social Media Policy Workbook to be released in April at NTEN’s 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. To support the Workbook content (and to highlight in an upcoming NTEN:Change article) they are hoping to profile a number of different organizations who are dealing with tough social media policy issues.
Associations Now
MAY 28, 2014
And it’s a practice that the industry association’s guidelines specifically forbid. It goes directly against the American Society of Magazine Editors’ (ASME) guidelines, but that didn’t stop Time Magazine from introducing a microscopic new type of ad last week.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
As more and more people use wearable devices to monitor their health and fitness goals, the Consumer Electronics Association wants to make sure user data is protected via a new set of privacy guidelines.
Associations Now
MAY 20, 2013
Facing changes in the industry and advances in technology, the Association of Food Journalists recently unveiled a new set of ethics and guidelines for those in the culinary review business. The post Why One Food Writers Group Updated Its Ethics Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
We see these guidelines as a starting point and as the common ground on which all parties unequivocally agree. ambassadors , the American Foreign Service Association this week released new guidelines detailing necessary qualities of nominees. “It
Associations Now
DECEMBER 17, 2014
AGA’s guidelines are an attempt to distill some of the best practices casinos and internet gaming sites are already using to adhere to the BSA and anti-money laundering regulations, and they are meant as a resource, not a checklist, the association noted in the document. “In
Associations Now
APRIL 17, 2013
Last week the American College of Physicians issued professional guidelines for physicians connecting with patients and each other via email, the web, or social media. “As The guidelines also address the potential benefits and drawbacks of.
Associations Now
MARCH 23, 2016
New guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on opioid painkillers have drawn a mixed response from medical organizations. If these guidelines help reduce the deaths resulting from opioids, they will prove to be valuable,” said AMA board chair-elect Patrice A.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
The post For-Profit College Trade Group Sues Over New Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now
Association Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Guidelines for CA Associations and Nonprofits Regarding Exempt vs Non Exempt Employees. Guidelines for CA Associations and Nonprofits Rega. skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
But a key banking industry group says the guidelines aren’t enough to calm banks’ jitters about providing their services to pot distributors. The post Despite Treasury Guidelines, Banks Still Wary Of Pot Shops appeared first on Associations Now Last week, the U.S.
Associations Now
MARCH 27, 2014
The post Disability Support Groups Praise Updated Federal Hiring Guidelines appeared first on Associations Now Legal Challenge The new Department of Labor hiring rule has met with opposition in some quarters.
Spark Consulting
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
A number of clients have been working on various branding related issues lately, so I’m so pleased to be able to share this guest post from my colleague Sharon Bending at Rx Creative Lab on the keys to putting together effective brand identity guidelines: A set of brand identity guidelines (also referred to as brand standards) is a part of every rebrand. These guidelines are important to maintain consistency, making a stronger impact with your materials.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 7, 2015
Six associations contributed to the new guidelines that are intended to help health professionals combat growing rates of opioid abuse in the state. Last week it was reported that several health systems in Oregon adopted new prescribing guidelines for these drugs.
Higher Logic
AUGUST 25, 2015
Clearly state those parameters in your community guidelines. Don’t worry – your community guidelines don’t need to become too long and demanding. In their guidelines, they created a “Things to do” list and “Things not to do” list for all community members.
SocialFish
MARCH 11, 2009
People keep asking me for the link to my post about Intel's social media employee guidelines (and other examples) so here it is again. Their policy guidelines are so good that I have actually cut and pasted them into a Word doc in case the link goes dead again. Intel's link was actually not working a couple of days ago, so I got in touch with them and they totally fixed it. Awesomesauce!
Higher Logic
MARCH 23, 2017
Lean on your guidelines. It can’t be overstated - every community needs a strong set of guidelines. Instead of making decisions on the fly, if your guidelines are comprehensive, you can turn to them for help in almost any situation.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Harvard researchers say they have found significant problems with newly released guidelines on cholesterol and heart disease risk. The two associations that created them stand behind the guidelines, saying they’re just that—guidelines.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Harvard researchers say they have found significant problems with newly released guidelines on cholesterol and heart disease risk. The two associations that created them stand behind the guidelines, saying they’re just that—guidelines.
Associations Now
APRIL 17, 2015
The American Society of Magazine Editors, known for having standards that barred magazine editors from working on advertorial content, has now softened that approach in a set of new guidelines. The ban’s removal is notable, as it was previously at the very top of the old guidelines.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 23, 2008
Check this out - it's Intel's social media policy/guidelines for employees. I would reprint some of it, but the whole thing is toally awesome. If you need to develop some for your own organization, I'd use this as a model - in fact, if anyone has specific ideas about modifying this to be more association-specific, please feel free to leave me some comments, and together we can create a really good association model for us to use.
Association Law
JANUARY 4, 2010
Tax Time Coming Up - UBIT Guidelines for 501(c) Organizations. You can find detailed information by clicking here for official IRS documentation IRS guidelines on UBIT, revised March 2009. Tax Time Coming Up - UBIT Guidelines for 501(c) Or. skip to main | skip to sidebar. This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members.
Associations Now
JULY 10, 2017
With the help of an array of industry stakeholders, the Baltic and International Maritime Council recently helped to revamp cybersecurity guidelines for cruise lines and cargo ships.
Plexus Consulting
DECEMBER 30, 2014
Here are some guidelines based on the hard-won experience of others! By Steven M. Worth, President at Plexus Consulting Group, LLC It is common to find that boards of directors and their staff are out of step with each other on the topic of globalization. Here are two ways in which this happens. Should a board’s responsibility stop at the national border?
Associations Now
APRIL 30, 2013
The agency has released a set of voluntary guidelines, but associations’ response is mixed. They aren’t rules for the road, but a federal agency’s new driver-distraction guidelines nonetheless got associations talking last week. Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued voluntary guidelines for drivers to minimize in-vehicle distractions from communication, entertainment, and electronic devices.
Higher Logic
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
As soon as you start making it about the people, things will really spiral down hill -- don’t risk violating your community’s guidelines. Whenever you stray into uncomfortable territory or find yourself in a disagreement, don’t forget to go over your community’s guidelines.
Higher Logic
DECEMBER 28, 2016
No, that doesn’t mean they throw out their community guidelines and nix all the rules - a certain amount of structure is important. If you don’t allow them to play within the community guidelines, make decisions and take action, your members won’t feel empowered and will give up trying.
Higher Logic
JUNE 27, 2017
Look for the best open rates and select the best day from that round as your guideline going forward. Email can be overwhelming. Many of us let emails sit, often with good intentions of getting to them later, which results in emails not being opened or read at all.
Optimist Consulting
DECEMBER 18, 2014
He also shared some tips for other organisations looking to improve their social media: • Ensure your staff contracts and guidelines are clear regarding social media.
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