Tennova Healthcare is currently dealing with a significant internal computer system outage that has forced staff to revert to manual documentation methods. The outage, caused by the accidental deletion of a crucial database by Cerner engineers during routine maintenance, has not interrupted hospital operations or services, according to marketing coordinator Rylee Sawyer. Importantly, there has been no compromise of patient data, addressing concerns about data security during this incident. Tennova operates multiple medical centers across Middle and East Tennessee.

Tennova Healthcare Faces Major System Outage, Manual Procedures Implemented Knox News

Nurses at the University of California Health are looking to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflows to enhance patient care and reduce administrative burdens. Emergency room nurse Maranda Bradshaw highlights how AI can alleviate cognitive fatigue by breaking down complex procedures into simpler steps, allowing nurses to concentrate on patient care. With nurses currently spending around 132 minutes on documentation during their shifts, AI tools are expected to streamline this process by anticipating documentation needs, thus providing more time for patient interaction. Additionally, nurses are actively involved in evaluating AI technologies to ensure they are practical and enhance clinical judgment and decision-making.

Nurses Embrace AI to Transform Patient Care and Reduce Administrative Burdens University of California

TriHealth, a nonprofit health system in Ohio, has launched a post-acute care collaboration system designed to reduce patient readmission rates and enhance care coordination. Faced with a 25% readmission rate from skilled nursing facilities and a prolonged average patient stay of 25 days, TriHealth aimed to streamline patient monitoring post-discharge. The new PAC Management platform, developed by PointClickCare and integrated with TriHealth's Epic electronic health record system, facilitates real-time access to patient data, enabling care managers to focus on risk mitigation and improving patient outcomes by replacing outdated methods of communication.

TriHealth Launches Innovative Platform to Cut Patient Readmissions and Enhance Care Healthcare IT News

Jeffrey Bowie, CEO of a cybersecurity firm in Edmond, Oklahoma, was arrested for allegedly installing malware on a restricted computer at SSM Health’s St. Anthony Hospital. The incident, which occurred in August 2024, was discovered when a staff member spotted Bowie using a computer meant for employees only. An investigation revealed he accessed multiple computers and installed malware that captured screenshots to send to an external address. Fortunately, hospital staff detected the unauthorized access in real-time, preventing any data breach. Bowie now faces two counts under the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.

Cybersecurity CEO Arrested for Malware Attack on Oklahoma Hospital CyberNews