Software Management Gaps Put Patients, and Patient Data, at Risk
November 4, 2016 | Evaluations & Guidance
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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.
Some facilities do not adequately track software information and may be ill-prepared to effectively manage software updates and field corrective actions.
Mismanagement of software updates and alerts can adversely...
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