As the current global pandemic has proven, emergencies bring out the very best in most people, and sadly, the worst in a tiny minority. I’m talking about the proliferation of COVID-19 related phishing scams targeted at a more vulnerable than usual public, cyber-attacks against hospitals and testing labs, and even the World Health Organisation has been hit.

Every now and again a brilliant idea comes along and we all think, why didn’t I do that? Just about everyone has an old mobile phone (or several!) gathering dust in a desk drawer somewhere. We keep them for emergencies, but then never actually use them. We could sell them on eBay, if they are in good enough condition, but we never quite get around to it.

Here's what one tech company did to improve people’s lives and how we at Imprivata got involved.

Recycle old phones

Imagine being a tightrope walker suspended over a canyon, balancing each step while negotiating the wind's constant push and pull. The scenery is breathtaking, but you don't dare look down; every moment demands your full attention. Now, replace that canyon with the vast landscape of the digital world, the tightrope with cybersecurity, and the walker with organizations navigating hybrid work. Doesn't seem so different, does it?

Mobile technology is playing an increasingly important role in enabling clinical workflows, but ensuring its security is still a concern for HDOs. With Imprivata, there’s a way forward.

Enabling workflow continuity and data security

It’s healthcare’ worst kept secret: mobile workflows improve care quality and the patient experience. So, for healthcare delivery organizations, supporting mobile workflows is no longer an option but a necessity.

Mobile devices are revolutionizing the way healthcare is delivered. With the right mobile strategy, clinicians can access patient records, monitor vitals and communicate with team members and patients from any place, at any time—even directly from the patient’s bedside. This can lead to immense benefits, such as improved patient and family satisfaction, increased communication between staff and better quality of care. Relying more on mobile devices allows clinicians to spend less time accessing information and documenting at a workstation and more quality time with patients.

Engineering and building material provider, Pleasanton, California-based Simpson Manufacturing Co. Inc., fell victim to a cyberattack Tuesday.

An 8-K disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said it experienced disruptions in its Information Technology area Tuesday and took some systems offline.

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