Portable technologies
have gone on to take center stage in many industries. Healthcare is one of the
prime areas that use portable technologies, the notable examples of which are
smartphones and other PDA's. They are remarkably useful to this industry for
not only the ease and comfort of access they offer, but also for the lightning
speed with which they facilitate the flow of information, something that is of
critical importance to healthcare.
One breach, and everything goes awry
All the benefits portable
technologies bring into the healthcare sector notwithstanding; these technologies,
like any other science based development, have their set of drawbacks. These shortcomings
are real and not something that can be wished away or done away with easily.
Many a time, they have the potential to neutralize the advantages accruing out
of such technologies.
What are these
drawbacks of portable technologies? Healthcare organizations that use these
technologies are highly susceptible to data breaches, something that can send
the whole data system into a tailspin. Data breaches carry not only a huge
financial cost; they come with an even more expensive tag: The healthcare
organization’s loss of name. This is why making sure that health data is secure
and has integrity is crucial for healthcare organizations. In addition,
guaranteeing data security is also a regulatory requirement, because it is set
out in HIPAA.
Get a thorough understanding of how to prevent and deal
with data breaches
A proper understanding
of the ways by which healthcare organizations can protect their data from
breaches and deliver the best in accordance with regulatory requirements as set
out in a number of regulations is thus of paramount importance to healthcare
organizations. It is exactly this learning that a seminar from MentorHealth, a
reputable provider of professional trainings for the healthcare industry, will
deliver.
Dr. Sheldon Dean, Director
of Compliance Services, Lewis Creek Systems, LLC will be the Director of this
seminar. Dr. Sheldon, as the old saying goes, needs no introduction to the
world of healthcare informatics. At this two-day seminar, he will focus on the sensitivities
and issues that healthcare organizations have to be aware of and take into
consideration in order to prevent data breach and data loss. Apart from
exploring the describing the compliance issues associated with the use of
handheld devices, especially in relation to email and texting, he will also
look into how to manage BYOD.
Author
Roger steven
MentorHealth is a comprehensive training source for healthcare professionals. Our trainings are high on value, but not on cost.
Email: Roger.steven@mentorhealth.com
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