March 2018 EMR and PM Newsletter

March is Social Worker Month

Social workersSocial Work Month in March looks at the vital role of social workers in improving our society. This year’s theme is “Social Workers: Leaders, Advocates, Champions.” Every day, the nation’s 650,000 social workers make our society a better place to live. Social workers improve the welfare of communities, individuals, families, and groups promoting development, empowerment, and beneficial change.

TheraManager DocuTrac pays special tribute to our customers who are social workers, and we honor all social workers for their relentless efforts and dedication to the well being of others. For more information and resources, visit the Social Work Month 2018 on the National Association of Social Workers website.

QuicDoc® and Office Therapy® Training Videos

trainingHave a question about a specific feature or how to use the system?
If so, check out our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/DocuTrac/videos

Recent topics include “Telehealth for Behavioral Health” and from “Paper to Embedded Fillable PDFs” from our January webinar. And as always, the latest QuicDoc and Office Therapy videos are posted on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe to our channel.

Data Security in 2018

According to data from Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, data breaches caused by hacking and so-called “IT incidents” are on the rise. Weaponized ransomeware and phishing emails were among the means that dominated breaches in 2017.

securityThese threats are expected to continue, and this year, cybercriminals will likely get even more creative in their efforts. Mobile devices are equally vulnerable to theft and misplacement because of their smaller size and portability. Encrypting PHI on all devices, including portable devices, adds a layer of protection against data breaches. Also, it is important to update all systems to the latest versions which include security updates.
Be aware of phising emails. Only click on links in emails when you are sure of the source, and be careful of where you go on the internet. It only takes one click to become a victim of weaponized malware.

To learn what additional steps you may take to deter cybercriminals, visit the HealthItSecurity website. To learn more about these threats and cybersecurity, visit HealthcareItNews.

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