Summerside Hospital Worker Sacked for Unauthorised Access to Patient Records
2025-02-10
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A staff member at Prince County Hospital in Summerside has been terminated after allegedly accessing over 100 patients' confidential files without proper authorisation, according to Health P.E.I. This shocking breach of patient privacy has sparked concerns about data security and confidentiality in healthcare settings, highlighting the need for robust patient data protection and secure electronic health records. The incident is under investigation, with Health P.E.I. taking steps to prevent similar incidents, ensuring patient information remains confidential and secure, in line with best practices for healthcare data management and patient privacy laws.
