A nurse with Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health compared the 2022 ransomware attack on the health system to a “virus” that had the potential to be every bit as deadly.
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5 ransomware gangs targeting hospitals
Government officials have warned U.S. hospitals about the threat posed by ransomware gangs targeting patient data such as Clop and LockBit.
How to prevent surgical fires, per Joint Commission
The Joint Commission recently updated its 20-year-old guidance on preventing surgical fires and burns, the organization said Oct. 18.
Workers taking more sick days is a headache for some bosses
Bosses across the U.S. have a lot on their plates as they navigate their roles. Among the issues facing some: People are using sick days more often.
Testimony begins in shuttered nursing school $10M lawsuit case
The president and co-owner of a Connecticut nursing program that was shut down in February testified Oct. 16 in a class-action lawsuit filed by eight former Stone Academy students.
Talks break down over Connecticut hospitals
Talks between state officials and Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health over its proposed purchase of three Connecticut hospitals have broken down as the sides failed to agree on whether to keep such discussions confidential, according to an Oct. 17 CT Mirror …
CEO turnover reaches healthcare associations
CEO turnover has continued in healthcare as leaders leave their posts for various reasons, such as early retirement or deciding to take on a different role. This turnover is occurring at hospitals and health systems. But it has also occurred over the l…
Former workers accuse Saint Luke's of ignoring sterilization issues
Two former employees of Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City (Mo.) allege the hospital disregarded concerns of rusted and broken equipment, the use of homemade medical instruments and a pest problem, The Kansas City Star reported Oct. 18.
AdventHealth names chief medical officer of 2 hospitals
Teresa Herbert, MD, was appointed chief medical officer of AdventHealth Palm Coast (Fla.) and AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway, effective Nov. 5.
Indiana hospital names new chief health informatics officer
Randall Grout, MD, has been named chief health informatics officer of Indianapolis-based Eskenazi Health.
