Search Tag: ECRI Institute

IT Management

Ecri-institute-issues-free-public-resource-to-protect-hospitals-from-ransomware-attacks

2017 25 May

New guidance gives do’s and don’ts for protecting medical devices from becoming compromised Ransomware is a form of computer malware that holds systems hostage with a ransom demand. Medical systems are vulnerable to such attacks, which can damage hospital operations and compromise patient care by barring users from accessing critical functions...Read more

IT Management

Ecri-10-deadly-health-tech-threats-2017

2016 08 Nov

ECRI Institute has released its 2017 list of the top technology hazards in healthcare with mismanagement of medical device software coming in at No. 6.   According to ECRI, mishandling of software could lead to technology vulnerabilities leaving patients at risk. Management gaps could result in delays in identification of necessary updates...Read more