Category: Safety

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.

Stryker Hit by Cyberattack Linked to Iran-Tied Hacking Group, Causing Global Network Outage
FDA Updates Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance to Address New Federal Requirements
What 2025’s Healthcare Breaches Taught Us and Why 2026 Raises the Stakes
24×7 Appoints Medical Device Cybersecurity Expert to Advisory Board
Most Healthcare Organizations Report Operational or Clinical Impact From Cyber Threats
ECRI Leaders Share System-Level Falls Prevention Insights at National Patient Safety Meeting

Safety

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.

Safety

Health Sector Publishes Systemic Risk Mapping Toolkit

The new resource by the sector for the sector guides healthcare organizations to track and manage critical third-party services that support essential workflows.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Threat Lurking in Legacy Medical Devices

Why HTM teams must treat “old but working” as a high-stakes cyber risk—and how to protect patients and operations now.

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.