title: Internet policy and procedures for health care organizations: the approach of Partners Healthcare System, Inc.
abstract: The internet, and in particular the World Wide Web, are becoming significant elements of health care organization's strategic information technology plans. The Internet, although having great potential, also poses risks to the organization, and its use must be managed. The article discusses the Internet policies and procedures developed by Partners Healthcare System, with emphasis on the philosophies behind and the major components of the policies and procedures.
authors.affiliation: Ernst and Young, LLP, Walnut Creek, CA, USA.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Hamff
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Glaser
mesh_terms: D001319:Authorship; D001900:Boston; D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D003309:Copyright; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D008283:Maintenance; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D016134:Organizational Policy; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D011643:Publishing; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States