By proactively taking a few simple measures, we can all better protect ourselves from a cyberattack. (Read More)
CIO Corner.
Health care organizations are a prime target for cybercriminals. As complex as our systems and processes are, hackers are keeping pace by attempting to attack our infrastructure daily, searching for any entry point that would allow them to exploit patient data.
Imagine an airplane pilot stepping into a cockpit and being uncomfortable with operating the plane or not fully understanding how to use its technology. The same is true with the technology and tools our providers use. (Read More)
Supporting providers. Navigating patient care.
Providers must understand and be comfortable with using tools like Epic, so they can efficiently navigate patients along their health care journeys and provide safe, seamless patient care.
For more than 100 years, we’ve been the home to numerous groundbreaking innovations, including one of the first atomic medicine labs in the U.S. and Dr. Michael DeBakey’s transformative advances in cardiovascular surgery. (Read More)
An Eye on Innovation – Q&A with Roberta Schwartz.
As one of Newsweek’s 10 smartest hospitals in the world, Houston Methodist is committed to bringing the health care technology of tomorrow to life today.
With more than 20 years’ nursing experience, including 10 years in progressive clinical informatics leadership, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. (Read More)
Introducing Lisa Stephenson, Houston Methodist’s first chief nursing informatics officer.
On Sept. 19, Houston Methodist welcomed Lisa Stephenson, MSN, RN-BC, as our first chief nursing informatics officer (CNIO) and the newest member of the IT senior leadership team.
With the patient in mind, care teams must work swiftly and make important care decisions. That’s why it’s vital that they have the right technology and quick access to the patient’s health care history. (Read More)
Behind-the-scenes technology. Better inpatient care.
When EMS (emergency medical services) is called to assist a critically ill patient, the race is on to get the patient evaluated, transported and admitted to the hospital as quickly and safely as possible.
Houston Methodist employees went phishing in October. Together we reeled in 22,408 phish. (Read More)
Gone phishing: Recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness month.
To recognize Cybersecurity Awareness month, each week we tried to lure you in with phishing drills designed to get you to take the bait and click on the email links.