Weekly Roundup – January 28, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. Lessons Learned From a Health System’s Internal Data Breach. An Alabama health system recently fired an employee who accessed 2,500 patient records without authorization. Mike Semel said this is a telltale example of why health systems need to enforce HIPAA’s minimum necessary access rule, along with logging access and updating incident response plans. Read more… Improving Detection and Reporting of Elderly Falls. Falls are one of the biggest health hazards of aging. John Lynn spoke to Ajay Gulati at Kami Vision and learned how the company’s use of AI embedded in cameras aids fall detection and response. Read more… Review: Epson DS-790WN Scanner. John sat down with one of Epson’s newest scanners. One of his favorite features was the 4.3″ color touchscreen that works well with mobile workstations, which are quite prominent in the healthcare setting. Read more… Exploring ECRI’s Top Healthcare Hazards for 2023. The intersection of home health and medical devices is prominent in ECRI’s annual list of healthcare hazards, Colin Hung noted. The patient safety organization is particularly concerned about communication gaps related to safety issues or recalls. ...
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