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Organizations of all types and sizes are in danger of being infiltrated by malicious attackers who steal information with the intent to use it in a way that is contrary to how it should be used. These attackers use many sophisticated methods for getting access to systems and these methods are constantly evolving with continued advancements in technology. While this article will not cover all of the types of cyber-attacks that are possible, it will discuss some of the more common ones that exist today and how they are executed. The Cyber and Network Security programs at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology… Read more »
Creating a Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
The possibility exists that your organization at some point may be the target of a cyber-attack. To help mitigate damage and get systems back online as quickly as possible it is necessary to have strong incident response plan. Having a plan ahead of an attack can both help save time and help reduce the amount of damage that is incurred from a cyber-attack. An incident response plan may provide specific details about how to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s network and what can be done to fix them. The plan may also identify the type of threats that an organization might face, the best… Read more »
Time Management Tips for Nurses
A career in nursing can be highly rewarding but also a bit overwhelming. Nurses are often assisting people when they are at their most vulnerable and generally have to be able to think and work quickly due to the nature of critical medical services. Nurses also often work very long shifts and the combination of this plus the level of care patients need can lead to high levels of stress and burnout. There are things that nurses can do that will help them to manage their time effectively and that will also assist them with feeling less stressed and lead to a better… Read more »
Healthcare Technology: Artificial Intelligence
One of the biggest and most fascinating trends in the healthcare field involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to perform medical related tasks that, up until recently, had to be carried out by a human. There are so many possibilities when it comes to utilizing this new technology and these will expand in the coming years as AI becomes more robust through training and the addition of more diverse information. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology offers an Associate degree in Health Information Technology in which you can learn more about AI as well as other technologies that are being used… Read more »
Healthcare Data Breaches: Change Healthcare
Change Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare payment processing companies in the world, was affected by a large data breach that was discovered in February of this year. Payment systems for many healthcare facilities were knocked offline for a significant amount of time during the breach making it impossible for claims to be paid. A ransomware group hacked into Change Healthcare’s system stealing large amounts of data and disrupting operations. Data stolen included social security numbers, medical records and active military personnel records. It was determined that the ransomware group gained access to the system using stolen credentials and that multifactor authentication was not… Read more »
Dealing with Difficult Patients for Nurses
Nurses are usually dealing with individuals in sensitive and stressful medical situations. These individuals may be experiencing a wide variety of emotions and in some cases might take out their stress and frustration on the nearest person which may be their nurse. Luckily there are a variety of techniques out there that you can learn and practice that will help you as you navigate these tense situations. By strengthening empathy skills and working to develop de-escalation techniques nurses can equip themselves with the tools they need to diffuse these difficult situations. This article will highlight some of the more useful de-escalation techniques along with… Read more »
Cyber Security Certification Options
Are you considering a career in cyber security? If so, you have come to the right place. Cyber security is an exciting and fast paced career with a number of possible directions depending on your interests and skills. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology is focused on providing an industry current educational experience so students are well prepared to take and pass the certification exams required to get into entry level positions. While there are many certifications to consider, this article will focus on ones that the courses and programs offered by Cambridge College can get you prepared for. Cambridge College currently partners with… Read more »
Cambridge Radiologic Technology Students Attend the Orlando 2024 ASRT Educational Symposium
Our Radiologic Technology students recently attended the Orlando 2024 ASRT Educational Symposium. ”The Altamonte Campus Radiologic Technology students attended The 2024 American Society of Radiologic Technologists Educational Symposium. This event allows for Radiologic Technologists and students to network as well as attend educational workshops addressing many topics in our field. They also attended the lunch and expo where they had the opportunity to interact with exhibitors such as Agfa, The ARRT, Clover Learning, GE Healthcare, Hologic, Mayo Clinic, and many more. They represented our student body well and showed the RT community just how amazing Cambridge College of healthcare and… Read more »
Essential Healthcare Cyber Security Best Practices
Protecting healthcare data is often a very daunting task. Patient data has to be kept safe and secure as well as accessible and it has to be handled and stored according HIPAA guidelines as well as other government regulations. With the ever-changing nature of the technology landscape, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to come up with a list of essential best practices to make sure that everyone in the organization is on the same page when it comes to protecting and maintaining sensitive patient information. With the skills acquired through the degree programs at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology you can… Read more »