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Although cyberattacks have become increasingly “sophisticated,” one key fact remains: obtaining credentials is “the nirvana state,” according to our cybersecurity experts. During a recent webinar, they outlined the keys to devising a solid defense-in-depth strategy.
The ability to pin down assets is a critical component of RTLS, but the true benefit is in leveraging the technology to provide visibility that’s “key to operational excellence,” said our panelists during a recent discussion. “You need to know where everything in your organization is moving.”
On the surface, the roles of a healthcare leader and an NFL quarterback couldn’t be more different. However, there are a surprising number of parallels between the two, and some best practices that can inspire CIOs to move their organizations from “good to great,” according to Bradd Busick.
“The way people consume content is different,” said Jonathan Hensley of TeamHealth, which means healthcare organizations can no longer rely on email to communicate. During a recent webinar, he talked about how utilizing a platform has helped improve engagement, while enabling leaders to gain insights into how messages are received.
Ten years after going live with Epic, UCLA Health is now focused on “supporting the research community and building a bridge” to better connect research and clinical practice, said Ellen Pollack. During a recent interview, she talked about her team’s constant optimization efforts, the path that took her from nurse to CIO, and the “special skillset” it takes to become an informatics leader.
Given the spike in remote and hybrid work models – which doesn’t appear to be waning any time soon – have CIOs altered their management strategies? What steps can leaders take to ensure a healthy work-life balance for their teams? Aaron Miri provides some thoughts.
Before any initiative is launched, two questions should be asked, according to Laura Marquez: “what are we missing and what did we not consider?” In this interview, she talks about the importance of collaboration and how she has worked to create a culture of safety.
Healthcare organizations are relying more heavily on supplemental staffing to fill gaps, but what they really need, according to CIOs Chuck Podesta and Susan Carman, is “more of a consultant that works to build internal knowledge.”
One of the most complex aspects of implementing an EHR? Finding the balance between following the recipe that has proven successful, while also “making it your own,” says Laishy Williams-Carlson, CIO at Roper St. Francis, in this podcast.
When it comes to building a successful IT team, engagement and satisfaction aren’t the same thing, says CIO Tom Kurtz. Engagement means “making sure everyone is rowing in the same direction.”
