Safety and Security
Also this week: CDC makes PPE recommendations to protect against Zika and the FDA proposes a ban on powdered medical gloves
Also this week: VA invests $22.3 billion in health tech upgrades and New Jersey hospitals partner to reduce C. difficile
Prevention is the most important weapon against cyberattacks and should involve educating everyone within your system
Also this week: Study demonstrates copper's effectiveness in stopping MRSA, and FDA updates two endoscope reprocessor safety alerts
The organization also gives recommended steps health care organizations can take to reduce cybersecurity threats
Trinitas Regional Medical Center improves staff safety with Versus personal alert technology
Survey shows how hospitals safeguard patient information on mobile devices
Has your health system reviewed its emergency response plans with staff within the last month?
Also this week: A new study on the costs of C. diff infections and CDC warns of new superbug variation of CRE
HHS report shows the decline has saved nearly $20 billion in health care costs from 2010 to 2014