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hi im new here and was just wondering....are files and data in the hospital safe? what happens when programs get viruses? my teacher asked me that a few days ago, never really got the answer. can anyone help?

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yes ofcourse. files and datas in the hospital are safe because.. it is legal and confidential.

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yes. because its on the network.

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but what about viruses? what if the system crashes? hello can anyone help?

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just install as antivirus application.

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if the security of the hospital is consistent, then their would be no chances of getting a virus. technologies now a days have fast remedies. and easy access

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
but what about viruses? what if the system crashes? hello can anyone help?

Is this homework?

Hospital systems are just as vulnerable as any other computer. Yes they are encrypted and protected but are vulnerable. Yes they crash. Most facilities have a downtime protocol that is followed until back on line....then they have "people" in IT that enter the information.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
just install as antivirus application.
The security of medical records in the US consist or complex security system, firewalls, and encryption for protection.

It is a little more complex than installing an antivirus application

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Medical records are as vulnerable as anything else. It all depends on how bad someone wants to get in and how much time and knowledge they have. Hospitals, by and large, have pretty good security and the breaches are usually limited. Their security is on par with a national bank.

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