NHS suspends staff suspected of snooping on patient records in England
NHS England has ordered immediate suspension and system lockouts for staff in England suspected of accessing patient records without valid reason.
Immediate action against suspected staff
Sir Jim Mackey wrote to every trust ordering these measures introduced right away. Suspected workers will be locked out of computer systems to stop further viewing of confidential data. This includes preventing access from home locations.
Recent incidents triggered the crackdown
The move follows high-profile cases involving records of victims in Nottingham and Southport. An investigation also started after an 18-year-old boy's medical file was accessed years after his death in Bristol. A child injured in a crocodile enclosure in Cambridgeshire was another subject of concern.
National campaign to remind staff
The hardline approach includes launching a national campaign to remind workers of their responsibilities. Officials state that patient records hold some of the most private information people share. Too many cases of abusing that trust have been seen recently.
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