Battlefords Union Hospitals in Canada recently experienced an insider threat when an operating room scheduler unlawfully accessed the MedAccess EHR system, viewing sensitive patient information without legitimate reasons. This behavior occurred between October 2024 and April 2025, and further access was noted in the OR Manager system. Upon discovery, the Saskatchewan Health Authority terminated the employee involved and notified all affected patients of the breach, emphasizing the critical need for safeguarding patient confidentiality in healthcare.
Battlefords Union Hospitals faced an insider threat when an OR scheduler accessed hundreds of patients' medical records without legitimate reasons, prompting patient notifications.
The incident highlights the importance of securing patient information, as the Saskatchewan Health Authority employee was terminated for accessing personal health data unlawfully.
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