Category: Safety

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.

Safety

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.

Cybersecurity

Federal Agencies Warn of Interlock Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure

A joint advisory outlines tactics and mitigations for the financially motivated Interlock ransomware, which uses rare methods like drive-by downloads and ClickFix social engineering for initial access.

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.