Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Comparing Cybersecurity Maturity and Experiences Across Global Healthcare Organizations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niki O'Brien ◽  
Guy Martin ◽  
Emilia Grass ◽  
M Durkin ◽  
Ara Darzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Organizations

Survey of Cloud Computing in Healthcare Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
S. Karthiga Devi ◽  
B. Arputhamary
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Cloud Infrastructure ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Healthcare Data ◽  
Number Of Patients

Today the volume of healthcare data generated increased rapidly because of the number of patients in each hospital increasing.  These data are most important for decision making and delivering the best care for patients. Healthcare providers are now faced with collecting, managing, storing and securing huge amounts of sensitive protected health information. As a result, an increasing number of healthcare organizations are turning to cloud based services. Cloud computing offers a viable, secure alternative to premise based healthcare solutions. The infrastructure of Cloud is characterized by a high volume storage and a high throughput. The privacy and security are the two most important concerns in cloud-based healthcare services. Healthcare organization should have electronic medical records in order to use the cloud infrastructure. This paper surveys the challenges of cloud in healthcare and benefits of cloud techniques in health care industries.

S.W.O.T analysis of the Department of Nursing in healthcare organizations

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
Theodora Malamou
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Equipment Management ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Hospital Funding ◽  
Private Care ◽  
Biomedical Equipment ◽  
Modern Level ◽  
Training Worker

S.W.O.T analysis is a proposed strategic analysis tool for healthcare organizations. The issues identified in the S.W.O.T. analysis are classified into four categories. From the internal environment of the service are the strength points, such as accessibility, good level of provided health services, experienced and specialized nursing staff, modern level of technological-biomedical equipment, management oriented to quality procedures, staff satisfaction and the weakness points, such as shortages of human resources and equipment, mental and physical fatigue, non-application of treatment protocols, vague nursing tasks, modest or reduced staff training, worker culture. From the external environment, there are opportunities, start-up and operation of quality assurance systems, awareness of service weaknesses, medical records, volunteering, private forms of hospital funding, multiculturalism, and threats, such as financial and values crisis, bureaucracy in day-to-day management, the presence of a significant number of migrants and uninsured people, health users’ displeasure, private care, change of epidemiological model. The purpose of the article is to highlight the application of the S.W.O.T. analysis as an important tool in the hands of nursing administration, decision-making and shaping a future strategy of health services. S.W.O.T is a useful, but not a stand-alone, strategic planning tool that promises health services to make informed decisions and leave nothing to chance in order to be efficient and competitive.

Implementação do programa "Cirurgias seguras salvam vidas"

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Prozil ◽  
Carminda Morais ◽  
Cristina Sales
Keyword(s):  
Joint Commission ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Who 2008

PERTINÊNCIA DO ESTUDO: A assistência cirúrgica constitui uma componente essencial dos sistemas de saúde. Contudo, apesar de terem ocorrido progressos importantes nas últimas décadas, infelizmente a qualidade e a segurança da assistência cirúrgica tem variado em todas as partes do mundo. Embora as taxas de mortalidade e as complicações após cirurgia sejam difíceis de comparar, devido à diversificação/variabilidade dos casos, nos países desenvolvidos as complicações cirúrgicas major ocorrem em 3-16% dos procedimentos cirúrgicos, provocando invalidez permanente ou morte em 0,4-0,8%. Segundo a mesma fonte, cerca de metade dos eventos adversos nesses estudos foi determinado como evitável (WHO, 2008). Neste contexto, em 2003, a Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations propunha a criação de protocolo universal para o doente cirúrgico. No seguimento, 4 anos depois, a OMS, iniciou um programa denominado “Cirurgias seguras salvam vidas”. Em 2010, a DGS emitiu uma Circular Normativa determinando a implementação do referido programa em todos os blocos operatórios do Sistema Nacional de Saúde, sendo desconhecidos os resultados concretos da sua aplicação. OBJETIVOS: O presente trabalho, procurando contribuir para a consolidação de uma cultura de segurança e promover adesão a esta prática, propôs-se estudar a sua aplicação em todas as intervenções cirúrgicas do bloco operatório central, realizadas na Instituição de Saúde em Estudo, entre 19 de julho e 19 de setembro de 2011. Seguindo, a metodologia que lhe está subjacente aos programas de melhoria contínua da qualidade, o ciclo de Deming (PDCA), procedeu-se ao diagnóstico, implementaram-se ações para resolver problemas detetados. Preconiza-se, ainda, a avaliação dos efeitos dessa intervenção e da possibilidade da implementação de medidas corretivas. RESULTADOS: Os principais problemas encontrados dizem respeito à adesão à LVSC, cuja taxa de realização se situa nos 24% (242) e sua utilização nos diferentes momentos preconizados de forma incorreta em 43,4% (86). A marcação do local cirúrgico, quando aplicável, apenas está presente em 22,7% (55) sendo o percentual da não marcação superior em cerca de 8%. A administração de profilaxia antibiótica e tromboembólica e a visibilidade de exames durante o ato operatório são também questões de relevo na análise dos resultados. Destaca-se ainda um aspeto relativo à comunicação escrita, enquanto necessidade de obter resposta a todos os itens bem como transmitir informação pertinente acerca do utente/procedimento cirúrgico. Procurando manter o envolvimento da equipa, negociaram-se as medidas corretivas, que se encontram em implementação.

Allocation and Use of Financial Resources in Health Care in Kyrgyzstan

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damira Japarova
Keyword(s):  
Current Method ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
State Hospitals ◽  
Hospitalization Rates ◽  
Single Payer ◽  
Distribution Of Resources

TThe distribution of the limited financial resources in the state hospitals in Kyrgyzstan is uneven. The problems associated with the current method of distribution of resources: the poor quality of services at the level of polyclinics and high hospitalization rates that require an evaluation of the budget allocation of healthcare organizations operating in the Single Payer system. In order to improve the efficiency of resource use it is suggested to review the principles of allocation of resources to the primary level of patient care.

Anticipating on a post covid-19 world and the pivotal role of science and technology

Coronaviruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Khan ◽  
Tusha Sharma ◽  
Basu Dev Banerjee ◽  
Scotty Branch ◽  
Shea Harrelson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Outbreak Management ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Crisis ◽  
Future Outbreak

: Currently, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has transformed into a severe public health crisis and wreaking havoc worldwide. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the public healthcare system's weaknesses and highlighted the urgent need for investments in scientific programs and policies. A comprehensive program utilizing the science and technologydriven strategies combined with well-resourced healthcare organizations appears to be essential for current and future outbreak management.

INCREASING ADOPTION OFSOCIAL MEDIA IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS : OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharafat Hussain ◽  
Prof. Mohd. Abdul Azeem
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Adoption of social media amongst health care organizations is thriving. Healthcare providers have begun to connect with patients via social media. While some healthcare organizations have taken the initiative, numerous others are attempting to comprehend this new medium of opportunity. These organizations are finding that social networking can be an effective way to monitor brand, connecting with patients, community, and patient education and acquiring new talent. This study is conducted to identify the purpose of using social media, concerns, policy and its implementation and the overall experience of healthcare organizations with social media. To collect first hand data, online questionnaire was sent via LinkedIn to 400 US healthcare organizations and representatives out of which 117 responded and were taken further for analsysis. The results of this study confirm the thriving adoption, increased opportunities and cautious use of social media by healthcare organizations. The potential benefits present outweigh the risk and concerns associated with it. Study concluded that social media presence will continue to grow into the future and the field of healthcare is no exception.

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