American Hospital Association Endorsement

The amount of electronic data stored by hospitals and other healthcare organizations has increased rapidly over recent years.  Recognizing this trend and the unique challenges that hospitals face in meeting regulatory compliance standards, the American Hospital Association (AHA) sought a solution for its 7,000-plus members.  After a thorough market assessment, the AHA selected two Kroll Ontrack data management solutions: Ontrack Data Recovery and Ontrack Eraser.

"Understanding that having the right data at the right time is critical to patient care, AHA Solutions sought to address this need so that healthcare organizations have options available in order to overcome crucial vulnerabilities and interruptions,” said Tim Steffl, vice president, corporate development, AHA Solutions, Inc.

“Following a thorough product review, we selected Kroll Ontrack’s data recovery and eraser solutions for their extensive technological experience, capacity to quickly perform large-scale and emergency data recovery jobs, and exceptional customer service.”

Importance of Data Accessibility in Hospitals

Storing data electronically gives hospital personnel faster access to important information.  Doctors and nurses instantly access patient records; administrators develop more efficient internal processes; and patients receive the most appropriate care when information is easily accessible.

When access to critical records and other electronic information is lost, it can negatively affect everyone in the hospital — from medical staff and administrators to, ultimately, the patient. The urgency involved with data loss and the need to restore it is critical.

Kroll Ontrack, with more than 150 Ontrack Data Recovery engineers worldwide, is uniquely positioned to provide a rapid response to data loss – often recovering critical lost data for clients in a matter of hours.

Protecting Sensitive Information

Patients expect their sensitive medical information to be well protected and accessible by only the doctors and other hospital staff who truly need the information. When this expectation of privacy is breached, patients not only lose confidence in the data security measures taken by their healthcare providers — they may also lose confidence in the overall level of care provided by that organization.

A vital step in protecting sensitive data is the complete erasure of data from hard drives and other storage devices that are being disposed of, recycled or transferred to another user. Ontrack Eraser solutions help hospitals meet stringent data privacy laws and offer peace of mind that sensitive information will not fall into the wrong hands.

Offering both do-it-yourself software and convenient erasing services, Kroll Ontrack gives hospitals flexible options for securely disposing private information.

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About the AHA Endorsement:
For more than 100 years, the American Hospital Association has been a powerful symbol of quality. AHA Solutions, a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA endorsement only to products and services that help hospitals achieve organizational excellence.

Healthcare organizations that select AHA-endorsed products support the AHA’s efforts on behalf of the nation’s hospitals. AHA Solutions is proud to reinvest its profits in the AHA’s mission: creating healthier communities.

Legal Disclaimer:
AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association, is compensated for the use of the AHA marks and for its assistance in marketing endorsed products and services. By agreement, pricing of endorsed products and services may not be increased by the providers to reflect fees paid to the AHA.