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World Password Day 2023 – Password Tips and Best Practices

The HIPAA Journal

Thursday, May 4, 2023, is World Password Day. Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s. Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s. We recommend a minimum password length of 14 characters.

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Healthcare Data Breach Statistics

The HIPAA Journal

You can view our H1, 2024 Report here.You can also receive a free copy of our HIPAA Compliance Checklist to understand your organization’s responsibilities under HIPAA. There was no letup in cyberattacks on healthcare organizations in 2023, which set two new records – The most reported data breaches and the most breached records.

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The Vocational Advantage: Fast-Tracking Careers in a Competitive World

Intercoast

Occupations requiring vocational training are projected to grow by 10% between 2023 and 2033 , compared to an average growth rate of 4% for all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023) [citation:4, Employment Projections Home Page: U.S. This fosters an environment conducive to skill development and professional advancement.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Stacey Garnett

Minority Nurse

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care. Garnett truly has a heart for the patient, frequently interacting with them directly on units.

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What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing?

Relias

While individual acts of lateral violence can appear relatively harmless, they create a toxic environment that takes a toll on employees’ morale, hindering the success of the healthcare institutions for which they work. Workplace bullying and lateral violence among nurses heighten tension within an already high-stress environment.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Mary Howard

Minority Nurse

She’s a member of the Community Relations Commission with the city of Columbus, the Board of Directors of CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services), and the United Way Key Club. Howard is an important nursing leader, and we’re pleased to profile her as we celebrate Black History Month with the Black Nursing Leaders Series 2023.

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Appreciating Water as a Driver of Health: Designing for Good, from the UN to Liberia and Flint, Michigan

Health Populi

The United Nations (UN) convened the 2023 Water Conference convened March 22-24, 2023, in New York City. Note the category of physical environment: that’s where clean water , clean air, and other of nature’s and the built environment’s health-promoting gifts reside.