Guarding the flow: Enhancing cybersecurity measures for infusion pump systems

A lack of cybersecurity puts patient safety at risk, particularly via infusion pump systems, which are often left unprotected, making them prime targets for hackers. IT Director at San Luis Valley Health, Brian Heersink, believes that healthcare organizations must invest in systems that secure infusion pumps and the sensitive information they handle by ensuring proper data encryption, pump provisioning, and the use of advanced communication technology.