[{"innerBlocks":[],"name":"core\/freeform","postId":142,"blockType":{"name":"core\/freeform","keywords":[],"attributes":{"content":{"type":"string","source":"raw"},"lock":{"type":"object"}},"providesContext":[],"usesContext":[],"selectors":[],"supports":{"className":false,"customClassName":false,"reusable":false},"styles":[],"variations":[],"apiVersion":3,"title":"Classic","description":"Use the classic WordPress editor.","category":"text"},"originalContent":"Patient records at Ann and Robert Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago were apparently compromised when an employee accessed records without a valid business reason.\u201cOn November 15, 2019, we discovered that between September 10, 2018, and September 22, 2019, an employee accessed records without a business reason,\u201d the organization is telling affected patients in a breach notification letter.\u201cWe immediately terminated the employee\u2019s access to all patient information and began a thorough investigation. We addressed this issue in accordance with disciplinary policies and the employee no longer works for the hospital,\u201d the letter noted.

Compromised data included patients\u2019 names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, appointments and procedures. The employee did not have access to full Social Security numbers, insurance information and financial account information, patients were told.The organization did not release an estimate for how many patient records may have been compromised over that period of time.Also See:<\/b> Vendors team to try to reduce patient data snooping<\/a>The patient notification letter does not include an offer of protective services, such as credit monitoring or identity theft protection, as Social Security numbers and financial information were not at risk.\u201cWe want our patients to know that we take this matter very seriously,\u201d affected persons were told. \u201cIt is always a good idea to review any statements you receive from your healthcare provider. If you see any services not received, please contact the provider immediately.\u201d","saveContent":"Patient records at Ann and Robert Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago were apparently compromised when an employee accessed records without a valid business reason.\u201cOn November 15, 2019, we discovered that between September 10, 2018, and September 22, 2019, an employee accessed records without a business reason,\u201d the organization is telling affected patients in a breach notification letter.\u201cWe immediately terminated the employee\u2019s access to all patient information and began a thorough investigation. We addressed this issue in accordance with disciplinary policies and the employee no longer works for the hospital,\u201d the letter noted.Compromised data included patients\u2019 names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, appointments and procedures. The employee did not have access to full Social Security numbers, insurance information and financial account information, patients were told.The organization did not release an estimate for how many patient records may have been compromised over that period of time.Also See:<\/b> Vendors team to try to reduce patient data snooping<\/a>The patient notification letter does not include an offer of protective services, such as credit monitoring or identity theft protection, as Social Security numbers and financial information were not at risk.\u201cWe want our patients to know that we take this matter very seriously,\u201d affected persons were told. \u201cIt is always a good idea to review any statements you receive from your healthcare provider. If you see any services not received, please contact the provider immediately.\u201d","order":0,"get_parent":{},"attributes":[],"attributesType":{"content":{"type":"string","source":"raw"},"lock":{"type":"object"}},"dynamicContent":""}]

Employee snooping causes breach at Chicago Children’s Hospital

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