Focus: Security

Security/Safety Mistakes That May Be Overlooked During COVID

Basic hospital security can lapse during a crisis


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.

 



November 4, 2020


Topic Area: Security


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