Software Management Gaps Put Patients, and Patient Data, at Risk

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1. Maintaining a central repository of up-to-date and easily retrievable information about the software used in a healthcare facility's medical devices and equipment is a challenging process.

2. Some facilities do not adequately track software information and may be ill-prepared to effectively manage software updates and field corrective actions.

3. Mismanagement of software updates and alerts can adversely...