Safety and Security
TECHNOLOGY
High-tech innovations break down communication barriers to improve patient safety and experience.
TECHNOLOGY
IBM report shows that health care is the most frequently attacked field, ahead of manufacturing and financial services.
SAFETY
Does your health care organization consult with security personnel during preconstruction of new projects?.
NEWS
Also this week: Joint Commission updates emergency management portal, and FDA looks into link between CT and medical device interference.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC makes PPE recommendations to protect against Zika and the FDA proposes a ban on powdered medical gloves.
NEWS
Also this week: VA invests $22.3 billion in health tech upgrades and New Jersey hospitals partner to reduce C. difficile.
SECURITY
Prevention is the most important weapon against cyberattacks and should involve educating everyone within your system.
NEWS
Also this week: Study demonstrates copper's effectiveness in stopping MRSA, and FDA updates two endoscope reprocessor safety alerts.
TECHNOLOGY
The organization also gives recommended steps health care organizations can take to reduce cybersecurity threats.
FIELD REPORT
Trinitas Regional Medical Center improves staff safety with Versus personal alert technology.