The healthcare industry has experienced a significant transformation with the Internet of Things (IoT), patient data systems, and medical devices. Now more than ever, it is increasingly clear that due to increased cybersecurity breaches and working remotely, healthcare data is at risk. This session will highlight best practices for working remotely and describe methods to protect data in all areas of healthcare. Developing a cybersecurity plan to combat cyber threats will also be explored.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 4/27/2023.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Faculty, Planners, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

Planners Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

There are no planner disclosures to declare.

Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:

No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:

American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 17499.

ANNA urges participants to be aware of the NCPD requirements for relicensure in the states in which they hold a license.

Learning Outcome:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will have gained knowledge of how cybersecurity can be improved in healthcare.