Rather than starting from scratch, you can use the HITRUST risk management framework to provide guidance for what you might need to change to ensure your common security framework provides adequate cybersecurity.
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The history of healthcare technology management has two sides: “before the introduction of complex information technology to the point of care” and “after,” says Rick Schrenker. But no matter how the field evolves, at least one thing hasn’t changed, or shouldn’t. Only CE/HTM is equipped with the perspective and experience to ensure the safe application of technology at the point of care.
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Now that the January 1, 2016 deadline to implement the second phase of The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goal concerning clinical alarm management has passed, hospital leaders reflect on the road ahead.
Read MoreThe FDA has announced the agency’s new Draft Guidance, which outlines a system for alerting the public to possible safety issues with medical devices before the agency has investigated whether a serious risk actually exists. The agency is accepting comments in advance of issuing a final version of the guidance, which can be submitted until February 29 on its Regulations webpage.
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Many subtle factors can affect your IV pump testing results, causing them to vary from day to day or even during the same day. Controlling as many of these factors as possible, both large and small, can dramatically increase the consistency of infusion pump test results and help to make any real performance anomaly stand out.
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