A HIMSS Mobile Technology Study, encompassing 238 respondents, underscores that healthcare organizations are rapidly adopting mobile technologies to engage patients within their ecosystems. Significantly, many respondents emphasized the need to fully harness the diverse capabilities offered by mobile technology and platforms. For instance, nearly 90% of respondents reported the use of mobile devices to engage patients within their organizations. Additionally, 47% of respondents identified implementing mobile services for information access as a top priority for the future.
How do you keep your communication flow during a cyber attack? The recent cyber attacks in hospitals are raising many questions about safety and security within many organizations.
The recent surge in cyber attacks targeting hospitals and other organizations has raised serious concerns about safety and security. According to CNN, the prevalence of ransomware is on the rise, with the FBI receiving 2,453 complaints about ransomware incidents in the past year alone, resulting in victims losing over $24 million dollars. Incident response teams are grappling with an alarming rate of 3-4 ransomware incidents per week, as reported by CSO Online. These incidents are not only more frequent but also more costly, often leaving organizations with no viable alternative but to consider paying the ransom.
Grace Hospital is dedicated to delivering top-notch clinical care to patients dealing with intricate health conditions. Their goal was to enhance clinicians' ability to concentrate on direct patient care, reduce alarm fatigue, and safeguard patients' personal health information. Additionally, the hospital aimed to streamline communications across its four locations to boost efficiency and centralize functions.
BYOD offers the potential to support fewer employee network devices while still enhancing productivity among employees and partners. A successful BYOD implementation leverages the organization's network and harnesses the full potential of consumer technology. When combined with cloud-based applications, the expansion of personal devices, and data center restructuring, BYOD and MAM present an opportunity for organizations to design the most effective network with mobility in mind. Properly managing BYOD and MAM is an essential component of any growth strategy. Organizations that implement formal programs and effective training can enjoy five significant benefits:
Enhanced Employee Productivity:
In the healthcare industry, efficient and secure communication isn’t a luxury. It's a necessity. Timely exchange of information among healthcare professionals, including nursing staff, doctors, and intake specialists plays a pivotal role in patient care. Furthermore, these communications must stay compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)—an ongoing goal for providers, given that the healthcare industry experiences an average of 58 data breaches per month.
Managing public events as a government body demands more than just organizational prowess. It requires comprehensive measures to safeguard sensitive data and communication channels. A proactive approach to communication management becomes non-negotiable as digital threats grow wider. In 2022 alone, the number of attacks targeting government agencies increased by 95% compared with the same period the previous year. Here’s where HipLink comes into play, acting as a reliable ally for governmental institutions and public safety.
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement all face heightened demands for prompt, secure messaging in the digital age. Confidential and rapid communication is critical in shifting scenarios. Any delay in messaging or a breach in those communications can have serious implications. HipLink is the answer. The robust security features, best-in-class encryption, and reliable messaging from HipLink allow for seamless integration with essential systems and ensures every alert is delivered or is reported on if failed.
Public safety alerts improve disaster response in an increasingly digital world. Organizations use it to disseminate critical information about threats. These could range from tornado warnings to AMBER alerts for child abductions. However, alert systems only work effectively when the senders maintain trust. Our security protocols keep these systems safe, so bad actors don't misuse them.
In emergency situations, every second counts. As the first line of defense, first responders rely on timely and accurate information to make critical decisions. Often, these decisions can mean the difference between life and death for those in peril—which is why it’s so important to empower them with the tools they need to communicate clearly and efficiently. This is where integrated alert systems come in. Solutions like HipLink provide a range of tools and capabilities to support first responders in their mission to protect and serve the public.
