Given the increased emphasis on connectivity in the medical device industry, it's not too surprising that cybersecurity attacks has been identified as the top health technology hazard for 2022 by ECRI.
The Plymouth Meeting, PA-based independent, nonprofit patient safety organization just released its annual report of health technology hazards for the year. In the report, the organization warns that cybersecurity incidents can disrupt patient care, and thus pose a real threat of physical harm.
Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2022
1. Cybersecurity attacks can disrupt healthcare delivery, impacting patient safety
2. Supply chain shortfalls pose risks to patient care
3. Damaged infusion pumps can cause medication errors
4. Inadequate emergency stockpiles could disrupt patient care during a public health emergency
5. Telehealth workflow and human factors shortcomings can cause poor outcomes
6. Failure to adhere to syringe pump best practices can lead to dangerous medication delivery errors
7. AI-based reconstruction can distort images, threatening diagnostic outcomes
8. Poor duodenoscope reprocessing ergonomics and workflows put healthcare workers and patients at risk
9. Disposable gowns with insufficient barrier protection put wearers at risk
10. Wi-Fi dropouts and dead zones can lead to patient care delays, injuries, and deaths
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