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Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Experts caution hospitals and healthcare organizations about an increased risk of cyberattacks during the COVID-19 emergency.
Experts Say There is No Evidence NSAIDs are Unsafe for COVID-19 Patients
New research refutes speculation that NSAIDs can negatively impact patients with COVID-19.
Best Practices for Addressing Common Medication Safety Errors
ISMP says its list of “2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals” should be adopted to prevent errors that continue to impact patient safety.
What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.
Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
As Top Targets for Hackers, Healthcare Organizations Must Remain Vigilant in Protecting PHI
The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.
In response to a rise in coronavirus cases, OCR has issued an announcement reminding physicians and healthcare organizations about the ways that patient information may be shared under HIPAA.
FDA Identifies Cybersecurity Risks Associated With Widely-Used Patient Monitoring Device
The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.
ISMP Releases Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards for 2020
ISMP says its list of “Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards” should be addressed when developing a 2020 medication safety improvement plan.
Recommendations for Discharging Patients With Vaping-Related Lung Injury
New findings on vaping-related rehospitalizations and deaths have prompted the CDC to develop recommendations for outpatient follow-up during the first 48 hours post-hospitalization.