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We’re only immortal for a limited time

December 14, 2020

Environment and Facilities, Physical environment, Cybersecurity & Technology

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant Just taking a quick cruise the FAQ pages and came across one or two items of interest; commentary as applicable… Our friends in Chicago have given ...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Hackers legally off the hook in patient’s death but maybe not in future

February 12, 2026

Natural & Manmade Disasters, Patient Safety, Cybersecurity & Technology, Quality & Errors

On September 11, 2020, an elderly woman in Germany was rushed to the University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD) with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm. However, when the ambulance arrived at UKD, they disc...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Virtual hospital expands inpatient capacity during coronavirus pandemic

February 12, 2026

Environment and Facilities, Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

As the coronavirus pandemic rages nationwide during its third surge this year, resources are being strained at health systems and hospitals across the country. Virtual hospital at home programs have e...

Patient Safety Monitor Journal

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Relying on “old school” methods during a ransomware attack

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Natural & Manmade Disasters, Cybersecurity & Technology, Quality & Errors

When your facility can’t access its medical records, operate its equipment, and properly care for patients, that’s not a problem—it’s an emergency, said Kelly Proctor, CHFM, CHSP, CHOP, director of op...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Docs say telehealth provides effective access during pandemic

February 12, 2026

Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

“The strong support shown for telehealth, as evidenced in these results, reinforces the knowledge that telehealth is critical to how we deliver healthcare today,” said study co-author Steve Ommen, MD,...

Mac's Safety Space

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You probably already know about this, but…the threats just keep on coming

November 09, 2020

Cybersecurity & Technology, Environment and Facilities

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any more dramatic (we even had an earthquake this morning in Southern New England—I don’t know that I had ever...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Help stop ransomware attacks at your hospital

February 12, 2026

Cybersecurity & Technology, Quality & Errors

A big takeaway from the HHS is the importance of taking appropriate actions beforehand to mitigate the potential of damage caused by ransomware. Unlike malware that simply transfers PHI without author...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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The Joint Commission: The optimal and safe use of telemedicine

February 12, 2026

Accreditation & Survey Preparation, Cybersecurity & Technology

On October 7, The Joint Commission (TJC) released a new Quick Safety alert on telemedicine and telehealth care. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the number of Americans participating in at least one...

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

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Telemedicine projected to account for 20% of medical visits in 2020, report says

February 12, 2026

Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

The volume and financial value of telemedicine visits will increase significantly in 2020 due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new report. The COVID-19 pandemic h...

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Coronavirus: Virtual hospital at home program used for low-acuity patients

February 12, 2026

Cybersecurity & Technology, Infection Control

A Denver-based health system has used remote monitoring to care for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients who do not require hospitalization. Although there are therapeutics for treating ser...

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We’re only immortal for a limited time

Hackers legally off the hook in patient’s death but maybe not in future

Virtual hospital expands inpatient capacity during coronavirus pandemic

Relying on “old school” methods during a ransomware attack

Docs say telehealth provides effective access during pandemic

You probably already know about this, but…the threats just keep on coming

Help stop ransomware attacks at your hospital

The Joint Commission: The optimal and safe use of telemedicine

Telemedicine projected to account for 20% of medical visits in 2020, report says

Coronavirus: Virtual hospital at home program used for low-acuity patients

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