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User Authentication in Healthcare
Security Considerations in Healthcare
Secure, fast and efficient – Employee ID cards with integrated RFID transponder ensure access to medication and control of medical equipment
Medical devices, consumables and pharmaceuticals must be protected from unauthorized access in hospital networks and software systems. Authorized personnel can control and remove these only after successful authentication via RFID chip. Each access is digitally documented.
Security Considerations in Healthcare: Data, Physical Access and More
Security and access control are essential in a healthcare environment. Healthcare providers need to secure access to:
- Patient data and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- Hospital networks, software systems and files
- Medical device controls
- Consumable supplies
- Medications and controlled substances
- Printers and printed output of sensitive data
- Visitor management systems
In short, providers need a method to give everyone access to the systems, supplies and information they need while keeping everyone else out. The solution must:
- Ensure compliance with patient privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
- Prevent theft, misuse or overuse of consumables and controlled substances.
- Protect patient safety by limiting access to medical device controls and healthcare systems to trained and authorized clinicians.
- Enable allocation of supply and medication usage for billing purposes.
- Support the needs of patients, IT managers and staff.
Implementing User Authentication and Access Control Solutions in Healthcare