Thought Leadership

13 March 2024

Action in the face of mounting cyber risk in healthcare

As clinical practice standards continuously develop, so too does the need for high-quality standards in healthcare cybersecurity. Cyberattacks are a dangerous risk for healthcare organizations, and the results are vast, ranging from compromised patient and staff safety to significant operational and financial consequences for a targeted organization. The below thought piece highlights the context of cybersecurity in today's healthcare space and suggests broad avenues to address the issue.

  • Healthcare
30 March 2023

Quality Management in Sterile Processing

Sterile processing plays a crucial role in healthcare, ensuring that medical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and safe for patient use. However, without a comprehensive quality management system (QMS), the sterile processing department may not be able to consistently deliver high-quality services, which could put patients at risk. We will demonstrate the importance of implementing a QMS in healthcare sterile processing and how it can improve patient safety, increase operational efficiency, and promote staff competency.

  • Healthcare
20 February 2023

Staying charged: the evolving regulatory landscape needed for sustainable battery production

As we move towards a green transition, the demand for battery technology is significantly increasing. However, this demand brings with it a set of challenges for sustainable production, such as the potential shortages of critical minerals. In this article we look at how the EU Commission is developing a regulatory framework for battery production to encourage traceability and sustainable end-of-life processing.

  • Other sectors