Category: Safety

Safety

HSCC Releases Updated Guidance on Model Contract Language for Medtech Cybersecurity

New guidance aims to clarify cybersecurity roles and expectations between health delivery organizations and medical device manufacturers.

Safety

2026 Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study Opens for Enrollment

The study aims to provide benchmarks to help organizations prioritize investments and strengthen resilience against cyberattacks.

Safety

How Gaps in Requirements Traceability Fuel Recalls and Injuries

Breakdowns in linking requirements to design, risk, and verification are fueling software errors, compliance gaps, and costly recalls across device categories.

Cybersecurity

Medical Device Cyberattacks Hit 22% of Healthcare Orgs, Disrupting Patient Care in Majority of Cases

A new report shows that security concerns shift from IT systems to operational technology.

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

On the Front Lines of a New Era in Disaster Response

With disasters on the rise, HTM teams are relying on modern tools and coordinated planning to support smarter emergency response.