Same-Day Surgery – October 1, 2016
October 1, 2016
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Ransomware Raises Question of Vulnerability
Two recent ransomware attacks at ambulatory surgery centers have managers wondering how to prevent or, if necessary, respond to such attacks.
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How Outpatient Surgery Programs Can Prevent Ransomware Attacks on Their Programs
Do you want a 100% effective method for preventing ransomware? It doesn’t exist, according to Ellen M. Derrico, MBA, a marketing/market development executive in healthcare and life science technologies and an independent consultant in West Chester, PA.
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Prevent Ransomware With Policies, Plus Fun Training
To avoid a ransomware attack, put together a holistic cybersecurity program that fits your budget and addresses your highest areas of risk, suggests Ellen M. Derrico, MBA, a marketing/market development executive in healthcare and life science technologies and an independent consultant in West Chester, PA.
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When a Ransomware Attack Occurs, What Steps Does Your Facility Need to Take?
If your facility’s computers are infected with ransomware, you should report the incident immediately to your FBI Field Office Cyber Task Force or Secret Service field office, according to technical guidance developed by the departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and Health and Human Services summarizing best practices to prevent and respond to ransomware. -
ACS Statement on Appropriate Professional Attire for Surgeons Raises Concerns From AORN
The American College of Surgeons has released a statement on professional attire for surgeons in and out of the OR, but the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses has raised concerns about some recommendations that the organization says are not supported by evidence.
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OCR: Ransomware Attack Usually a Data Breach
With ransomware attacks a continuing threat to healthcare providers, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is warning that, in addition to all the other headaches, such incidents could be considered a data breach under HIPAA.
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Boost Collections by 634%? Surgery Center At This Hospital Has Done It
Registrars at The Cooper Health System in Camden, NJ, recently began giving patients who are hospital employees a new option: to use one, two, or three payroll deductions to take care of their copays. This seemingly minor change gave revenue a major boost.
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Four Outpatient Surgery Situations You May Encounter and the Best Solutions
One of the most popular features in this column is bringing examples of what we are seeing at the 30,000-foot level across 49 states where we have clients. (Come on, Hawaii. Where are you?)
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Non-technical Skills Matter With Safety
Patient safety before, during, and after surgery requires an appropriately educated, committed, and empowered healthcare team, according to recommendations presented at the inaugural National Surgical Patient Safety Summit in Rosemont, IL.