GB Newcastle NHS Foundation Trust 2013 Misuse (Q16636)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | GB Newcastle NHS Foundation Trust 2013 Misuse |
A data breach risk event |
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January 2013
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A nurse who was caught snooping on medical records before talking about it on social media has been sacked. Joyce Jennings worked as a registered nurse at the Newcastle NHS Foundation Trust, when she accessed records she wasnt privy to. Jennings, who brought her 30 years experience into disrepute, was suspended to work as a nurse for 18 months following a hearing and subsequently dismissed from the Trust for breach of confidentiality. A report from the Nursing and Midwifery hearing last week said: Mrs Jennings used her privileged position to breach Trust confidentiality policies when she accessed and attempted to access Patient As medical records. The panel considered that a nurse with 30 years experience should be fully aware of basic data protection. The panel also noted that Mrs Jennin (English)
