The most frequent threat to technological and information security in a healthcare facility is which of the following?
The most frequent threat to technological and information security in a healthcare facility is which of the following?
A. Computer hacking by a foreign country
[3%]
B. Computer hacking by a United States citizen for ransom
[2%]
C. Failure of employees to log off computer systems and sharing of passwords with others
[92%]
D. A major electrical failure in the facility
[3%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Leadership & Management
Lesson
Ethical/Legal
Client Need
Test Plan
Management of Care
Related Topic
Information Technology
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice C is correct. The most significant threats to a healthcare facility's technological and information security are the failure of employees to log off computer systems and sharing of passwords with others. These actions put the employee and confidential client medical records at risk.
Choice A is incorrect. Although foreign countries often engage in computer hacking, this type of event is far less frequent than other types of threats.
Choice B is incorrect. Although United States citizens often engage in computer hacking (often for ransom), this type of event is far less frequent than other types of threats.
Choice D is incorrect. Although a significant electrical failure can disrupt internal communications and the use of various types of technology, this type of event is far less frequent than other types of threats.
Learning Objective
Correlate the failure of employees to log off computers and the sharing of passwords with others as the most frequent threats to technological and information security in healthcare facilities.
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Additional Info
In 2021, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) received reports of data breaches from 578 healthcare organizations, impacting more than 41.45 million individuals.
