Protect Your Home Network

For Everyone  Microsoft is warning hospitals of cyberattacks that are targeting remote workers. With more people, devices and applications connecting to networks, the number of risks is also increasing. Cisco Umbrella (OpenDNS), a security system we use to protect the...

Secure Chat

 SECURE CHAT  HIPAA-Safe Text Messaging in Epic, on Mobile or Desktop/WOW SECURE CHAT: WHAT YOU CAN DO Quickly communicate with providers, nurses, clinicians and other staff about a patient – one-on-one or as a group. Open a patient’s chart directly from a Secure Chat...

Epic Testing via WebEx

For All Epic Users If your role requires certification in an Epic application and you need to complete an exam, testing is now available via WebEx. Epic Corp. staff are available to proctor exam takers, via WebEx, on a one-on-one basis. This is a temporary service...

Beware of Mailed USBs with Malware

For Everyone A specific group of cybercriminals, known for targeting businesses through phishing emails, are mailing USB devices to select employees at targeted companies. In some cases, the packages also include items like teddy bears or gift cards. When the USB is...

MyChart Your Hospital Stay Available for All Patients at HMH

For All Hospital Staff Access to the Your Hospital Stay feature on the MyChart app is being made available to all admitted patients at HMH starting Friday, April 3. Through shared access on MyChart and Your Hospital Stay, designated family members and caregivers can...

Additional Epic Access Extended to Expanded Floater Staff

For Hospital-Based RNs and PCAs Additional Epic access for float staff has been extended to more units in preparation for COVID-19 activities. The following staff roles can now access ED and inpatient Med/Surg and ICU tools within Epic: • Anesthesiologists (IP only) •...

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