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The fast-growing nature of the field of health informatics means there is a wealth of potential career paths that one can pursue. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology will soon offer a Master of Health Informatics degree program that provides students with training and skills to enter a successful career in this area. Health informatics effectively combines healthcare with data analytics and the data collected can be used to establish trends, modernize care, minimize outbreaks, and improve the overall quality of healthcare. Students in the program at Cambridge will take courses that provide instruction in healthcare information systems, data management,… Read more »
Tackling the Georgia Nursing Shortage: How You Can Make a Difference
Most states across the U.S. are experiencing a nursing shortage. The shortages are typically related to a lack of pay, long shifts, dangerous working conditions, and a lack of available nurse faculty to train new nurses to enter the field to name a few. Before the pandemic, nursing shortages were already happening due to economic problems, nurse retirement, and increased demands for healthcare. The shortage became more noticeable during the pandemic because many nurses were already dealing with higher stress due to an increase in people who needed care and less personnel to meet their needs. The increased level of… Read more »
Top Healthcare IT Certifications
Due to the increased use of electronic records in healthcare and the changes in privacy laws, individuals who are specially trained and certified in healthcare information technology are in very high demand. Job growth in this field is higher than average and, once in the field, the potential for advancement is also very high. Professionals who wish to pursue this field can increase their value by studying for and receiving one or more healthcare IT certifications. There are many certification options. The certification an individual pursues will depend on their interest and education and, in some cases, their prior experience… Read more »
Healthcare IT: Understanding Electronic Health Records (EHR)
The sheer amount of information that needs to be collected and stored for medical purposes has led to the creation and evolution of electronic health records. Providers and medical personnel need to be able to document patient history, store it in a secure place, access it when needed, and share it with other providers quickly and easily. The use of electronic health records has changed and helped streamline all of these processes. In an electronic health record, all patient data is digitized, and having all of this information in one place allows a provider to get a full view of… Read more »
Healthcare Data Breach: Ascension
High-profile security breaches impacting large organizations, including healthcare entities, continue to affect the sensitive data of millions of people. The importance of professionals skilled in cyber security as it relates to the healthcare sector continues to grow. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology strives to help meet this growing need by offering degree programs that will equip the next generation of cybersecurity professionals with the skills they need to succeed and meet this growing demand. The healthcare organization Ascension experienced a data breach in early May because of an accidental download of a malicious file. This error allowed an attacker to access… Read more »
Exploring Cyber Security Frameworks
When creating and implementing a security system for your organization’s network it is essential to consult standards, policies, and best practices for how to do this to achieve maximum security and minimize possible weaknesses that hackers can exploit. Luckily there are several frameworks available that provide guidelines for how to create a strong cyber security risk management system for your organization. Selecting and implementing a framework makes it easier for an organization to establish appropriate processes and procedures for monitoring systems and reducing risks related to cyber security. Most organizations need to adhere to one of the frameworks to comply… Read more »
What is Health Informatics?
Health informatics is a specialized and important field in the healthcare industry. It involves the collection and analysis of large amounts of data that can be used to improve patient outcomes, lower costs, allow for better care overall, and create enhanced experiences for both the patients and the providers. Health informatics includes the processes of acquiring, storing, retrieving and use of health information to help streamline sharing across healthcare facilities and providers to aid in better overall patient care and outcomes. In addition, individuals in this field can analyze acquired data to identify specific needs and trends to devise new… Read more »
Cyber Security Careers: Information Security Analyst
As an information security analyst, you would be tasked with establishing that your organization’s computer network is protected from security threats. You would be responsible for constantly monitoring the network for breaches and helping to investigate when an incident occurs. In addition, you would have to ensure that all systems are kept up to date and the necessary software updates and encryption programs have been installed. You would have to remain current on the latest information technology news and trends to stay ahead of certain cyber-related attacks and recommend any necessary security improvements that might be required for a stronger… Read more »
Why is Healthcare a Target for Cybersecurity Threats?
In the healthcare field, sensitive and personal information is collected from patients and stored in electronic format for easy access by healthcare professionals and patients. This information must be accessible so quick and accurate decisions can be made by healthcare personnel regarding planning an individual’s care. What is also critical is that this information, while accessible, needs to be protected and stored in a way that does not leave it vulnerable to unauthorized access and usage. Recently healthcare organizations have been the target of increased cyber-attacks due to the amount of information available and the value that this information might… Read more »