#156 – RANSOMWARE IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS: THE HUMAN FACTOR – JEFF HARRIS

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AAA-Jeff-150x150Bob is a hockey fan. His Facebook timeline is filled with posts about his favorite team and his search for tickets. Bob also works in the department of Health Information Services for a major hospital in a large city. One day Bob receives an email at work informing him that he has won two tickets to the upcoming semi-finals in which his beloved team will be top seeded. Finally entering in every contest for free tickets that popped up on social media had paid off! He eagerly clicks on the link but nothing seems to happen. The next week the hospital’s network is down and a shadowy group is demanding thousands of dollars to unlock critical records. Continue reading

#156 – ISO 14001 CHANGES – MILT DENTCH

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MiltWhat are the key changes in ISO 14001:2015?

Organizations currently certified to ISO14001: 2004 will need to address the new (or expanded) requirements of ISO14001: 2015 with the following general groupings:

  • Understanding the context of the organization and expectations of interested parties
  • The integration of the environmental management system (EMS) requirements into the organization’s business processes
  • Actions to address risks and opportunities
  • Expanded top management commitment
  • Expanded definition of Operational Controls

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#155 – THREE FATAL MISTAKES MOST RISK CONSULTANTS MAKE – ALEXEI SIDORENKO

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SIDORENKOWarning: this article may upset some conservative risk managers

Risk management in modern non-financial companies is very different compared to say 5 years ago. The level of risk management maturity, for lack of a better word, has grown significantly.

As more and more companies across the globe are looking to implement robust risk management, the demand for risk management consultants is also growing. Unfortunately, not all risk consultants are able to generate long term value for their clients, here are three reasons why:  Continue reading

#155 – JOHN AYERS – LIFE LESSONS EARNED™ – GREG HUTCHINS

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AAAJohn Ayers has been writing for CERM Risk Insights for two years.  His pieces are among the most popular.  In this piece, he provides his perspective on life lessons earn.  Earning a living.  Having fun.  Making a difference.

Greg Hutchins (GH)

Why did you pick engineering for a career?

John Ayers (JA)

When I was a sophomore in high school, a friend of mine told me his father was an engineer. I had not heard the term before. After my friend explained it to me, I began to think about it and decided to pursue it in college. Continue reading

#154 – SAFETY AND GEMBA WALK – JAMES KLINE PH.D.

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aIMG_4231Introduction

The United State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimate that $60 billion is lost annually from workplace injuries and illness. Using their $afety Pays Program calculator, twenty Carpal Tunnel Syndrome injuries will cost a company $1,260,000 in direct and indirect costs. A single back injury would cost $101,933 total. This makes safety a prime target for risk analysis. Continue reading