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As healthcare organizations begin to sort through the wreckage from Covid, one of the key priorities is “getting their arms around” identity governance, according to our IT security experts, who shared lessons learned during a recent panel discussion.
Although having a solid IT infrastructure has proven critical, UW Medicine’s strong focus on agility and innovation have also played a significant role in its ability to quickly implement a response strategy, according to CIO Eric Neil.
From testing backup and disaster recovery plans to ensuring the right pieces are in place to facilitate telehealth, there are several steps healthcare IT leaders can take to overcome the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’re doing everything we can to make it easy to access care.” For UW Medicine’s IT Services team, who have published their strategies for others to share, disaster response starts with ensuring clinicians have the support they need to care for patients.
