VA Cerner EHR System Goes Down for Over 4 Hours Due to Patient Database Corruption Issue
Cerner continues to experience disruptive incidents of its EHR system, which has been an ongoing issue for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Cerner continues to experience disruptive incidents of its EHR system, which has been an ongoing issue for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
As the need for power continues to grow in the mission-critical healthcare environment, providers can’t afford any downtime. But with the magnitude of ever-escalating power threats and the growing complexity of healthcare IT, uptime isn’t an easy guarantee. Here’s why.
The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched an interactive emPower map, a disaster preparedness tool that integrates data from real-time severe weather tracking services. The resource is aimed at helping communities prepare to meet the needs of residents with electricity-dependent medical equipment during an emergency.
Cerner continues to experience disruptive incidents of its EHR system, which has been an ongoing issue for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
ReMedPar, Goodlettsville, Tenn, a third-party medical parts provider for imaging and biomedical equipment, reports that it escaped damage from the torrential storms that hit the area over the weekend.
Read MoreIn response to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti last week, Yadin David, EdD, PE, CCE, FAIMBE, FACCE, is compiling a list of biomed volunteers willing to lend a hand.
Read MoreVirginia Hospital Center will deploy InnerWireless Incs Horizon converged wireless solution to help clinicians manage and expand their access to a variety of wireless technology and ensure continuous connectivity.
Read MoreOften times when we avert some sort of disaster we say, “That was lucky.” Have you ever done that? Rick Schrenker, a systems engineering manager in the department of biomedical engineering at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston,
Read MoreGE Digital Energy introduces the Zenith ZTE series 40-4000 amp automatic transfer switch (ATS) system, providing facility managers with new safety options to prevent problems that could damage equipment or cause unnecessary outages to critical loads.
Read MoreDave Gerds In the 4 decades since Controlled Power Company, Troy, Mich, tweaked the design and manufacture of modular AC to DC converters, it has beefed up its line to include uninterruptible power systems (UPS), voltage regulators, power line conditioners, shielded transformers, power distribution systems, and rectifiers. The company has spearheaded discoveries in the microprocessor […]
Read MoreAn uninterruptible power supply (UPS) has a knack of generating misery. Even so, the UPS has proven itself to be a valuable tool and an undeniable savior of data and operating systems. The power of a UPS is in the security we all rely on to protect our computers from interruptions, delays, and loss of […]