US Christ Hospital Feb 2013 Misuse (Q9597)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | US Christ Hospital Feb 2013 Misuse |
A data breach risk event |
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February 2013
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A hospital fired a worker after she reported that her co-workers mocked a patient who had a dildo so far up his rectum that it had to be surgically removed, the woman claims in court. Around this same time, one of the hospital employees, with access to the patients Protected Health Information and the patients X-ray showing his embarrassing condition, published this information on a computer and/or board in an area where all hospital employees could see it - including doctors with absolutely no involvement in this patients care, and non-medical staff, including housekeeping staff. (English)
