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Perspectives on Healthcare IT, clinical informatics, emerging technology, and life at the intersection of nursing and enterprise systems.

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October 28, 2026 · Certification Prep, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Healthcare IT, HIMSS Word of The Day

HIMSS Word of the Day #217: AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)

An acceptable use policy, or AUP, tells employees and other workforce members how they may use an organization’s technology and data. This post explains what a good AUP covers, how it connects to HIPAA workstation, training, and sanction requirements and to NIST rules of behavior, and what the NCSBN social media guidance adds for nurses.

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