Information Technology Failures and Cyber Incidents
- John Hick; Scott Gee; Nicole Ziogas
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This document describes how hospitals can be affected by cyber attacks and IT failures, which can disrupt patient care and business operations. It explains different types of incidents like ransomware, hardware problems, or attacks on vendors. The guide gives steps for planning, preparing, responding to, and recovering from these events. It highlights the need for backup systems, paper forms, staff training on downtime procedures, strong teamwork between IT and clinical staff, good communication plans during crises, and ongoing support for staff after an incident to keep patients safe.
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