Cyberattack led to harrowing lapses at Ascension hospitals, clinicians say.
Pradhan R, Wells K. KFF Health News and Morning Edition, Michigan Public Radio: June 19, 2024.
Cybersecurity is increasingly seen as a strategy supporting patient safety. This feature shares a nurse’s experience, at a large health system, in managing the effect a ransomware incident had on patient care delivery. The story highlights the impact of the system shutdowns on access to patient records, communication systems, and safety mechanisms.