Safety - June 2023
Atlanta Women's Health Group Experiences Data Breach
The protected health information of over 33,000 current and former patients was exposed.
6/30/2023
Ascension Experiences Security Breach Via Third-Party Vendor
Ascension has started notifying 148,606 patients about a security breach.
6/23/2023
Security Officers to Wear Body Cameras at CHRISTUS Health
Body cameras will now be worn to further prevent violence within the health system.
6/22/2023
Heywood Healthcare Changes Security Measures After Nurse was Stabbed
A man was arrested after stabbing a nurse.
6/21/2023
Violence Against Healthcare Facilities and Personnel is a Global Trend
2022 was the worst year for acts of violence against healthcare workers.
6/20/2023
Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants Hit with Malware
Over 36,000 patients had some of their protected health information exposed.
6/16/2023
Construction Worker Dies at Brockton Hospital Worksite
The hospital has been under construction due to a fire that occurred in February.
6/15/2023
Clinton Mercy Medical Center Targeted in Cyberattack
Patient care was not affected; however, personal information was exposed.
6/14/2023
Dozens of Cars Robbed in Hospital Parking Garage
Security footage shows a row of vandalized cars outside the hospital.
6/14/2023
Employees Call to Halt Surgeries After Finding Contaminated Trays
Unknown substances were found on surgical trays, prompting employees to call for a suspension on all surgeries.
6/13/2023
Henry Mayo Employee Allegedly Gained Access to Protected Records
The alleged employee gained unauthorized access to an unknown number of patients’ records.
6/13/2023
Clarke County Hospital Hit with Security Breach
The security breach led to over 26,000 individuals’ private health information being accessed
6/12/2023
Nursing Homes Lack Inspections, Put Residents at Risk
Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue to put residents in harm's way.
6/8/2023
Morrison Hospital Is Latest Cyber-attack Victim of 'Royal' Ransomware Gang
The latest attack highlights key issue healthcare facilities face in the digital age: cybersecurity.
6/6/2023
Healthcare Cyberattacks Disrupt Neighboring Hospital Emergency Departments
The study was conducted on a ransomware attack that happened in May of 2021.
6/5/2023
Man Dies After Falling Out of Hospital Window
A man fell out of a hospital window after threatening hospital staff and a police officer.
6/1/2023
