November 6, 2024 at 06:18AM
Memorial Hospital and Manor experienced disruptions to its Electronic Health Record system due to a ransomware attack. This incident impacted the hospital’s access to critical health records.
Takeaways from the meeting notes:
1. **Incident Overview**: Memorial Hospital and Manor experienced a disruption to its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system due to a ransomware attack.
2. **Impact**: The attack has directly affected the hospital’s ability to access important health records.
3. **Source of Information**: The incident was reported by SecurityWeek, highlighting the cybersecurity concerns in healthcare settings.
4. **Next Steps**: Further actions may be necessary to address the security breach and restore access to the EHR system.
5. **Broader Implications**: This incident emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity measures in hospitals to protect sensitive patient information.