Discussion Post: Quality Improvement and Risk Management- Cybersecurity
On April 9, 2017, Erie County Medical Center, a 550-bed facility in Buffalo, NY, had a virus attack on their computer system that took well over a week to restore. The system was completely shut down and staff had to use manual, paper-based processes to complete documentation of patient-related activities.
Imagine that you are a manager at this medicalcCenter assigned to develop a policy for your unit on good computer habits to avoid potential cybersecurity risks in the future. Address the following.
o Who you would include on your team, and why?
o List at least five evidence-based processes you would implement. (Include your references.)
o You must provide one reliable resource supporting your actions.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.