ICT Division
ICT Division maintains JDWNRH’s advanced network, facilitating technological solutions that support efficient healthcare delivery.
Vision
“To be at the forefront of healthcare technology integration in Bhutan.”
Mission
To provide cutting-edge ICT solutions that enhance hospital efficiency and patient care quality.
Core Responsibilities
- Overseeing the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to streamline lab reporting.
- Managing the Biometric Access System for secure entry and sanitation.
- Monitoring CCTV for hospital security and safety.
Objectives
- Complete digitization of patient care and records.
- Implementation of spam management and cybersecurity awareness.
Spam Awareness and Prevention
Spam, or unsolicited bulk email, has become prevalent in online communications. Originally derived from Hormel’s tinned meat product, spam became synonymous with unwanted information following a Monty Python sketch that popularized the term
Definition of Spam:
“Spam is anonymous, unsolicited bulk email.”
– Kaspersky Lab
Anonymous
Sent with spoofed or harvested sender addresses.
Mass Mailing
Sent in large quantities to be cost-effective for spammers.
Unsolicited
Sent without recipient permission.
Preventing and Managing Spam
Use Separate Email Addresses
Keep a private address for personal use and a public address for online registrations.
Avoid Publishing Your Private Address
If publishing is necessary, mask it (e.g., "name [at] domain.com").
Avoid Responding to Spam
Responses verify active addresses, leading to more spam.
Avoid Suspicious Unsubscribe Links
They may collect active addresses for future spam.