Category: Safety

Safety

New Hospital Visitor System Features ‘Always-On’ Offline Capability

Managed from an Apple iPad, the system is designed to maintain visitor check-in, logging, and badge printing functions even during internet or power outages.

Safety

Baxter’s Life2000 Cyber Recall Draws Attention to FDA’s Focus on Software Safety Risks

A cybersecurity vulnerability that prompted Baxter to recall certain Life2000 ventilators is being seen by some industry experts as part of a broader shift in how the FDA treats software-related risks.

Safety

CDC Investigates Infections Tied to Non-Sterile Ultrasound Gel Use

The CDC is investigating reports of an environmental bacterium linked to the use of ultrasound gel in percutaneous procedures across multiple states.

Cybersecurity

The Role of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule in Cybersecurity

Why this longstanding strategy still matters for HTM teams facing modern cyber threats.

Medical Device Errors

Florida Man Sues Da Vinci Robot Maker for Wrongful Death

A man from Florida is suing the maker of the Da Vinci robotic surgical tool that he says contributed to the death of his wife.

Fire Safety

Patient Dies After Defibrillator Fire at Tennessee Hospital

A patient using a defibrillator died at a southern-based medical center after the device erupted in fire and burned his body.

Hospital Safety

Sodexo Partners With UVD Robots to Enhance Protecta Program

Sodexo has partnered with UVD Robots to enhance its Protecta program, improving environmental hygiene and safety with autonomous robots.