Basic hospital security or safety can sometimes be forgotten during a crisis such as the current COVID pandemic, according to an article and a slideshow on the Campus Safety website.
The photos in the slideshow were taken in hospitals across the U.S. A few of the problems pictured include:
- Pharmacy doors without access control readers
- Valuable equipment left in parking lot unsecured before installation
- Biohazards left in kitchen areas
Cybersecurity can also be overlooked during a crisis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it can easily become a lesser priority, according to an HIT Consultant article. Spam attacks have spiked during the global pandemic, so proper network security is crucial.
Read the full Campus Safety article.
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