Category: Safety

Safety

Most Healthcare Organizations Report Operational or Clinical Impact From Cyber Threats

More than 70% of respondents reported financial, operational, or clinical impacts from cyber incidents, according to a recent survey.

Safety

Health Sector Publishes Previews for AI Cybersecurity Guidance

A new HSCC preview outlines the phased rollout of AI cybersecurity resources designed to help healthcare organizations manage emerging risks across operations, governance, device security, and third-party tools.

Safety

HIPAA Rule Update Needs Collaboration, Not Mandates (Editor’s Message)

Federal officials are eyeing a 2026 update to the HIPAA Security Rule, but healthcare needs a collaborative framework—not rigid mandates—to strengthen cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity

White Paper Offers Best Practices for Medical Imaging Cybersecurity

The document outlines common imaging device outage scenarios and manufacturers’ recommended steps to mitigate the impact and keep systems functioning.

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.