Thousands of nursing home, assisted living residents receive VR headset gifts as respite from unfolding...
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 25, 2023
As war escalates in Israel, thousands of seniors living in the Holy Land are being gifted virtual headsets to help combat stress and PTSD.
Why senior living is such a vulnerable target for cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
May 01, 2023
Nursing homes and senior living facilities are vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as data breaches that hack personal and medical information.
Survey finds 84 percent of healthcare organizations challenged to recruit cybersecurity staff
By
John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
Finding and retaining cybersecurity talent are the two greatest barriers facing healthcare companies looking to improve their organization’s cybersecurity preparedness, according to the 2022 HIMSS Healthcare...
Technology seen as tool for attracting next generation of leaders
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 27, 2024
Long-term care operators looking to attract new leaders to their organizations, and the profession in general, should emphasize the personal nature of work, and the fact that it is a great way to make...
Nurse call systems, other medical devices highest risks for cyberattacks: report
By
John Roszkowski
May 03, 2023
Nurse call systems, infusion pumps and medication dispensing stations are among the top connected medical devices at greatest vulnerability for cyberattacks, according to newly released research from the...
High cost of 2023 healthcare data breaches continues decade-long trend, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 28, 2023
Data breaches have cost healthcare companies $11 million in 2023, an increase over the past year, a new study shows.
Healthcare industry tops list of most expensive data breaches for 13 consecutive years
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
The healthcare industry has retained its spot as having the most expensive data breaches for the 13th consecutive year, according to a new report.
Defibrillator drones beat ambulances to the scene of cardiac arrest, new research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
Drones could offer emergency relief to heart attack sufferers faster than a traditional ambulance, a new study reveals.
Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A data breach over the summer may have given hackers access to health records for both residents and staff at 40 nursing homes.
Windsor Healthcare, Charlie’s Place capture Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2018
An internally developed app to foster family engagement, and the use of technology designed to improve resident quality of life, were the focus of Gold Award winners in the Marketing and Activities categories,...
