Category: Safety

Safety

Medline Facility Fire Highlights Healthcare Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Staritas Says

The healthcare analytics firm emphasizes the importance of prep-work and functional equivalents before supply disruptions occur.

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Zoll Medical Over Quality System Violations
Siemens Healthineers Awarded $6.9 Million for Medical Device Cybersecurity Research
Senator Requests FDA Investigation Into Chinese Medical Device Cybersecurity
New Federal Guide Outlines Zero Trust Strategies for Operational Technology
Hospitals Reject More Medical Devices Over Cybersecurity, Index Finds
Report Flags Healthcare as High-Risk for Cyberattacks, With Human Error a Leading Factor in Breaches Overall

Safety

Nearly Half of Healthcare Organizations Hit by Network Cyberattacks

New research finds a gap in network security deployment as federal regulators move to tighten requirements for clinical environments.

Safety

CISA Issues Alert on Endpoint Management System Security After Stryker Cyberattack

Federal agency calls on healthcare and medical technology organizations to tighten endpoint management controls following attack on Stryker's Microsoft environment.

Cybersecurity

Coalition Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed HIPAA Security Rule

More than 100 healthcare organizations are calling on HHS to withdraw the proposed HIPAA Security Rule update and pursue a collaborative approach to cybersecurity standards.

Medical Device Errors

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.

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

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.