Each year, Imprivata hosts a series of regional HealthCon user groups worldwide to highlight customers, share best practices, and facilitate conversations around industry trends.
Held on November 16, the awards ceremony celebrated healthcare leaders that have leveraged Imprivata solutions to drive value, innovation, collaboration, clinical excellence, and organisational impact.
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Patient misidentification is a growing problem in the United States, the results of which can be dangerous and even fatal.
Traditional identification methods, such as using patient names and dates of birth, are prone to errors and can result in duplicate records. Compounded by the increase in demand for medical care post-pandemic and the nationwide nursing shortage, patient misidentification can lead to catastrophic medical errors.
There are so many good ideas in healthcare, but tragically so little time, resources, people, and money. Because of our limitations, not every project immediately gets invested in and there are also lots of projects that had their investments slowly run dry until they disappeared entirely. The true tragedy of all of this is that even though we don’t have the resources to effectively do what we need to, these projects cannot move forward without investments and often get left behind, all the while new projects keep on coming.
Enterprise-owned mobile devices are an integral part of modern business operations, especially in mission-critical industries like manufacturing and retail where consumer demands drive the need for greater productivity and flexibility. Leveraging mobile devices to communicate quicker, take inventory, and conduct routine tasks, employees can seamlessly do their jobs without relying on paper or being tethered to a workstation. However, employees are also human, and their behaviors can inadvertently compromise the security of the enterprise.
Two bills in U.S. Congress this year are expected to boost e-prescriptions. This article explains the complexities that makes it so hard to implement electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS), summarizes the intended impacts of the bills, and introduces Imprivata digital identity technology, which has been used in health care for such purposes for many years.
To read the full article, visit www.healthcareittoday.com.
Plagued by data quality, standards, and collection issues, patient identity management remains a thorn in the health care system’s side. Adding to the chaos is an increased use of automation—which can compound patient matching issues—and the uptick in mergers and acquisitions that necessitates the blending of disparate data.
To read the full article, visit www.fortherecordmag.com.
Technology is evolving faster than hospitals can keep up with. Clinicians are relying on outdated tools built to solve yesterday’s problems – and they’re not cutting it. While the proliferation of electronic health records (EHR) led to an era of digital transformation, it also introduced security friction and slowed clinicians down. A recent McKinsey study found that 20% of a 12-hour nursing shift is spent on activities that could be optimized through technology enablement.
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving. Organizations today face a myriad of challenges and trends, from the use of generative AI to sophisticated ransomware tactics, necessitating strategic and proactive approaches to cybersecurity. While navigating this complex environment, it’s imperative to understand the emerging threats organizations must confront to maintain resiliency and security.
To read the full article, visit www.infosecurity-magazine.com
In the fast-paced healthcare environment, where every second counts, mobile devices have become essential tools for clinicians. These devices enable quick access to patient records, improved care, and enhanced productivity. However, healthcare organizations experience challenges when implementing devices without the proper tools or a unified strategy, with lost devices being one of the most significant.
The Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a critical tool for healthcare organizations, but maximizing its value requires careful consideration of user adoption.
Whether you're adding capabilities, scaling the system, getting back to basics , or migrating to a new EHR, optimizing its usability, security, and efficiency is essential. Let’s explore five key strategies to help you optimize your EHR investment and ensure its success.