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27 Jan 2023, 15:10 GMT+10
Most companies are now trending to work remotely, which is no longer an option. And the healthcare industry is no exemption. Healthcare providers are now using diagnostics remote delivery to provide healthcare services at the convenience of their patients.
As a result, ensuring that only the right people have access to confidential information has become imperative.
Failing to safeguard patients' information can lead to the leakage of intellectual property, reputational risks, or compliance issues. This article describes how healthcare providers can preserve confidential data while using diagnostics remote delivery.
Healthcare professionals should refrain from using public Wi-Fi or unsecured networks because hackers and other Wi-Fi observers can access and monitor your traffic. If you are experiencing secure network concerns, using a VPN to mask your online identity and encrypt your online connectivity would be advisable.
Alternatively, if a VPN is impossible, using a personal hotspot on a dedicated device makes sense. In essence, when traffic is not encrypted, the chances of hackers monitoring your activities are minimized.
According to recent research, 67% of data breaches result from weak or stolen passwords or social attacks-chances of stolen confidential data increase when using an insecure network connection. To combat the situation, healthcare professionals should only use corporate computers when using diagnostics remote delivery services. Also, the healthcare facility should revise its password policy to minimize data breaches.
Protocols to update passwords while adding multi-factor authentication to the cloud are some policies that a healthcare facility should consider. In addition, all staff members should be advised to update their passwords from time to time. They should also not use the same password on multiple accounts.
If your healthcare facility has not implemented a policy on document security, it would be prudent to adopt one. The policy should include the dos and don'ts of handling patients' information when using diagnostics remote delivery.
The healthcare facility can specify the security measures that all medical professionals must follow, such as sending and storing patients' data using encrypted cloud storage, among other criteria. If the standards are adhered to, the healthcare facility will have a seamless workflow and avoid reputational risks and compliance issues.
Healthcare facilities must limit access to patients' data to only specific personnel. Not all employees in the healthcare facility should access patient information; only nurses and doctors should have access to the data.
Using proper management tools can go a long way in minimizing the risk of a data breach. These tools control access, printing and downloading documents, and screenshot protection.
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