NHS Scotland has begun the implementation of a single sign-on and password re-set system for access to patient systems used in NHS facilities across Scotland. It has been supplied by management services company Imprivata and is being implemented through a partnership with Northgate Managed Services. Imprivita said it will enhance data security for health workers
Recent Imprivata research reveals a growing security gap in healthcare as more organizations incorporate mobile devices into their technology fleets. The findings show that 74% of shared-use devices are often left signed in after use, and 79% of staff admit to sharing credentials, putting sensitive patient data at risk. Data security is the most frequently cited challenge for shared-use device adoption, cited by 44% of respondents.
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust Turns to Imprivata for Secure Access to Patient Health Information
LEXINGTON, MA – 22nd March 2010 - Imprivata® Inc., the company that simplifies and secures user access, today announced that The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust is the latest of 75 NHS organisations to implement Imprivata OneSign, providing over 3,500 clinicians with faster and more efficient access to applications via single sign-on (SSO) technology.
Cyber-attacks have become an increasing problem for healthcare organizations, and according to the 2016 HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey, more than 85% of respondents reported that information security has increased as a business priority.
When a healthcare organization falls victim to a cyber-attack, the effects are wide-ranging and impact:
1. The hospital’s finances
2. The hospital’s reputation
3. Patient safety