Cybersecurity
Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care
Learn about the evolving threats of extortion, vulnerabilities and practical security against cyberattacks
Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham offers action steps for after a theft has occurred and how to prevent one in the future
Due to the attack, Dallas-Fire Rescue had to resort to a rudimentary method of manual dispatching that relies on radio communication
Social security numbers and other information belonging to at least 100,000 people was taken, according to court documents
MedStar increased staffing and 鈥渄ispatchers used ... pen and paper to keep track of where paramedics and ambulances were鈥�
The name and address of the patient were blurred, but other personal details were shared by the employee; AMR is investigating the incident
A previous billing vendor for Lee County Emergency Medical Services was affected
The number of people affected is unknown, but Comstar Ambulance Billing said that suspicious activity was detected in March
As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here鈥檚 how to guard against these events
The attack may include Rockland, Maine, patient data such as names, birth dates, assessments, medications, insurance information and social security numbers
鈥淚t鈥檚 shocking that the department doesn鈥檛 already have such a plan,鈥� said Oren Barzilay, president of Local 2507, which represents EMTs, medics and inspectors
Cyber security strategists join the podcast to discuss the implications of a cyberattack on EMS infrastructure
A FirstWatch alert warns of attacks on communications and public-safety critical infrastructures in the next week to 10 days
FirstWatch鈥檚 Mike Taigman and Bill Ott discuss the cyberattack warning and lessons learned from a N.C. ransomware attack
Taigman calls on departments to immediately alert IT staff to check the integrity of their data, software and networks
Lincoln Park First Aid Squad alleges that the state health department鈥檚 office of EMS gave the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Reporting System access to medical records
The measure would end some Medicare restrictions and extend emergency waivers
FirstNet, warning systems focus of House subcommittee update
City officials said the program is off to a good start and is expected to expand
Focus your cybersecurity investment on initiatives that create more effort for the attacker
Preventing ransomware attacks is possible; our expert panelists offer several best practices your agency can follow to help reduce risk and mitigate potential issues
Organizations and citizens have a 鈥渟hared responsibility鈥� to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
The HIPAA workplace poster can be posted at EMS stations to remind providers of key do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders
Cybersecurity experts said a recent ransomware attack on Scripps Health in San Diego is just one example of the growing threat
You don鈥檛 have to roll out a red carpet, but there are a few extra considerations for caring for celebrities, politicians and other high-profile individuals in the public spotlight
The bill would provide $15 billion to update the nation鈥檚 911 infrastructure
The device鈥檚 software will allow the Pueblo West Fire Department to transmit heart rhythm data securely to the ER
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Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies鈥� current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation
Dylan Wilson, a paramedic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was placed on administrative leave following his arrest on two counts of sexual exploitation
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