Utilizing only the highest standards to keep personal data secure
At Case Medical, we always knew that patient information should be treated with the upmost confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines. When we developed CaseTrak360, one of our highest priorities was finding a way to track an instrument set or medical device to a patient without having their name or any personal information attached. That is why we developed a link from the set, device, to the patient utilizing anonymous case numbers instead of personally identifiable information. Then, to ensure that our software and database are secure at the highest level our software is ISO-27001 certified and CMMC compliant. In other words, your safety and that of the patients are built not only into our products for infection prevention and processing but data is secure in our software as well.
Data breaches can be avoided
Recently, it was reported in the news that classified conversations about military plans were shared on a commonly used messaging app, Signal. This could have put our service men and women at risk. What is particularly concerning is how many people feel it is okay to use a common source or messenger app. When you use a messenger app, your personal data, passwords, emails, contacts can be accessed and leaked. And it continues, as 23andMe, a DNA ancestry service, is declaring bankruptcy and their data is now up for sale. This is troublesome for their user base as each person’s genetic identity is at risk of being leaked to the public or sold during bankruptcy proceedings. According to the news, 23andMe was also selling their customer’s genetic data to researchers and law enforcement without consent. These egregious breaches shine light on a bigger issue involving data security, including data within the healthcare space. We, at Case Medical, go out of our way to ensure that our products are safe for patient care and staff, and your data remains safe with encryption and isolated in the cloud.
Do no harm
“Do no harm” means avoiding harm to patients during medical care, but it can also mean keeping patient’s records safe. HIPAA data refers to the type of sensitive information protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is a U.S. law designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information. HIPAA data includes Protected Health Information (PHI), which can be any data related to a person's health status, medical treatment, personal information, or payment for healthcare services. The systems that manage it must be the most secure, and operators and developers need to go out of their way to keep data safe. Failing to do so risks leaking personal information to bad actors, which can lead to identity theft, or other scams like Ransomware.
Case Medical Builds Secure Data Systems
Data security is more important than ever in healthcare, especially with the recent wave of Ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities. Patient information is highly sensitive, and we believe that only secure systems should be used to protect each and everyone’s identity. Case Medical’s instrument tracking system, CaseTrak360, has been certified ISO 27001 and now CMMC compliant. This means that all software development meets the highest standards, all servers are resilient, and all data is protected in the cloud. Being in the cloud means it will work, regardless of the conditions of one’s local network. And for us, we utilize an independent third-party auditor, to verify that we are maintaining the rigorous requirements of the ISO 27001 standard for CaseTrak360.
Case Medical has developed the smartest container and the most intuitive instrument tracking program. Together they are integral pillars of our 360 degree approach to instrument processing. They can help your facility transition away from paper, while improving SPD efficiency and OR utilization. Reach out to us at info@casemed.com to schedule a demo with us today.
