Managing the Hack: How to Prepare for Healthcare Cybersecurity Attack

As healthcare clinicians, nurses are adept at responding to emergencies. Being prepared for a healthcare cybersecurity attack is essential to ensure continuity of safe patient care. However, the prospect of having to respond to a healthcare cybersecurity attack is no longer a matter of if—it’s a matter of when. Recently, the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information outlined several key considerations for managing cybersecurity in healthcare. This session outlines strategies for nurses in preparing for and managing a healthcare cybersecurity attack.