Category: Safety

Safety

HSCC’s AI Cyber Guidance Is a Map. HTM Pros Are the Guides (Editor’s Message)

New AI cybersecurity guidance is set to roll out in early 2026, as AI becomes more embedded in healthcare technology.

Safety

US Indicts Suspect in Ransomware Campaigns That Disrupted Healthcare Systems

The US Department of State is offering up to $11 million for information leading to the arrest of Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, accused of deploying ransomware that targeted hospitals, companies, and major industrial firms

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.

Cybersecurity

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.

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.