A High-Level Guide for Hospital and Health System Senior Leaders

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• John Riggi

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This guide stresses the need for health care organizations to prioritize cybersecurity as a patient safety and strategic issue, not just a technical one. Cyberattacks target them for valuable data, making breaches costly. It's crucial to align cybersecurity with patient safety initiatives and instill a culture of cybersecurity among staff to protect patients and data effectively. The author advises having a dedicated security leader and offers support for hospitals in managing these threats through risk assessments and training programs.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Delivery of Health Care; Hospitals; Leadership; Patients; Risk Management; Computer Security; Health Care Sector; Patient Safety; Electronic Health Records; Health Information Management

Institutions: American Hospital Association

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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