Local hospital systems back online amid outage caused by cyberattack.
Weeks after a cyberattack caused mass outages at Hospital Sisters Health System, the health system is another step closer to having all systems restored.
In the wake of a cyberattack that caused mass outages at Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) last month, the health system is making significant progress in restoring all its systems and services.
The attack resulted in the system-wide disruption of HSHS’s network, including electronic health records, telephone systems, and other IT systems. In the days that followed, HSHS implemented a comprehensive response plan to address the attack and restore its systems.
In the weeks since, HSHS has made substantial progress in restoring its systems and services. The health system has been able to bring several of its systems back online.
HSHS is continuing to work hard to restore all of its systems and services, with a particular focus on patient care and safety. The health system has already implemented additional security measures to protect its network and systems from future attacks.
The cyberattack at HSHS serves as a stark reminder of the importance of cybersecurity. It’s essential for healthcare organizations to take steps to protect their networks and systems from potential cyberattacks. This includes implementing strong security measures, training staff on cybersecurity best practices, and regularly testing systems for vulnerabilities.
HSHS’s progress in restoring its systems and services is a testament to its commitment to patient care and safety. The health system is dedicated to ensuring its systems are secure and resilient, so that patients can receive the care they need.
Hospital and clinic websites, phone systems, MyChart and guest Wi-Fi were all restored on Monday, according to an update from HSHS. The hospital system also said it was continuing to work on restoring the rest of its systems. In the meantime, patients may experience delays.