Study Shows Health Workers Frequently Share EHR Passwords
“Researchers found widespread sharing of EHR passwords, putting patients’ personal health information at risk, according to Healthcare Informatics Research.”
It is clear that even employees do not view and/or adhere to pins and passwords being an effective way to secure access to data. Employers need to take this seriously, as they will be the ones held accountable when that data is leaked, lost or stolen, whether it be by their employees or an outside threat.
