Category: Safety

Safety

Why Medical Device Cybersecurity Needs HTM Expertise

HTM professionals bring critical clinical context to medical device cybersecurity, but the growing role also requires new skills and training.

Safety

Cybersecurity Enters the Buying Cycle

Cybersecurity considerations are coming earlier in medical device purchasing as HTM teams look more closely at vendor support, contract terms, and long-term security risks.

Safety

Healthcare Leaders Report Network Security and Disruptions Impact Patient Care

A survey of more than 300 professionals indicates that cybersecurity is a top concern as technical teams struggle with system complexity.

Cybersecurity

Federal Agencies Warn of Russian Cyber Threats Targeting Healthcare Infrastructure

A joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international partners urges healthcare organizations to secure vulnerable networking devices against Russian state-sponsored actors.

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

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.