Marvin Ruckle nearly gave a baby the wrong dose of narcotic due to confusing paperwork after Ascension's cyberattack, highlighting compromised patient care and medication errors.
The ransomware attack against Ascension affected systems tracking patient care, including electronic health records, phone systems, and ordering processes, leading to compromised care nationwide.
Multiple clinicians reported harrowing lapses post-cyberattack, such as delayed lab results, medication errors, and missing safety checks, underscoring significant impacts on patient safety and operations.
John Clark stated that most health systems are unprepared for lengthy disruptions from cyberattacks, as emergency plans are usually designed for shorter downtimes, emphasizing the severity and unexpected nature of such events.
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