A registered nurse at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon accessed the private medical records of 314 patients without authorization, according to a report from Saskatchewan's Information and Privacy Commissioner. The unauthorized access occurred between August and December 2021, using an SHA laptop while the nurse was on leave. The Saskatchewan Health Authority proactively reported the incident, revealing that a total of 2,437 records were involved and highlighting the need for stronger protections against insider threats within healthcare organizations. The report emphasizes the importance of transparency and the need for improved safeguarding measures.
The RN accessed medical records for reasons unrelated to patient care while on a leave of absence, highlighting serious weaknesses in privacy protections.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority proactively reported the incident, underlining the importance of transparency in addressing breaches of patient privacy.
The report reveals that unauthorized access involved 2,437 records, emphasizing the scale of the breach and the need for stricter access controls.
Commissioner Ronald J. Kruzeniski's report outlines the timeline of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's response, showcasing their protocols for handling privacy incidents.
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