A report has highlighted cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Nova Scotia’s digital health networks due to a lack of accountability between the departments of health, cybersecurity and digital solutions, plus the province’s health authority. Auditor general Kim Adair called for the creation of an IT governance framework, completion of outstanding cybersecurity assessments, and regular mandatory cyber awareness training.
Collaboration and AI Will Spur Patient Safety Improvements
AI and data analytics can help improve patient safety via automated incident reporting and data extraction. It can enhance workforce efficiency by reducing the administrative
