US Martin Memorial Health Systems Feb 2017 Misuse (Q15408)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | US Martin Memorial Health Systems Feb 2017 Misuse |
A data breach risk event |
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February 2017
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This past February, several employees and other individuals at Floridas Martin Memorial Health Systems allegedly used their cell phone cameras in the emergency department to photograph the injuries of a shark attack victim who later died. After an investigation into possible HIPAA violations, the hospital attributed the actions to poor judgment rather than malicious intent. Disciplinary actions ranged from written warnings and suspensions to demotions and academic probation for paramedic students. No one was fired. (English)
