Read More<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n \u201cThere have now been repeated incidents of individuals walking into the hospital\u2019s office block and making off with valuable equipment \u2014 including NHS-issued laptops \u2014 from staff offices.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cManagement has failed to take any meaningful action and requests by workers for improved protection measures, such as the installation of CCTV or more security on foot around the place, have either been ignored or endlessly delayed.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n The source continued: \u201cInstead of taking action, management continues to put the blame on staff, reminding them not to leave equipment unattended, as if these thefts are their fault or responsibility. Rather than addressing the obvious security shortcomings head-on, this approach amounts to burying their heads in the sand while the problem persists and escalates.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWorse still, in some cases, replacement laptops have also then been stolen, indicating a systematic failure. Some of these devices contain highly sensitive patient data, which is a real issue. There is concern among staff about what\u2019s going here.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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(Image: NQ) A letter to staff from Catherine Nivison, general manager of medical specialities, has been shared with the Glasgow Times. It asks employees to now take their laptops home or lock them away in a secure drawer.\n<\/p>\n
\n It reads: \u201cWe continue to experience a high volume of security incidents within the office block at QEUH. In particular NHS issued laptops, and other personal belongings have been stolen.\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cPlease can I remind everyone that the office block, while accessed by security doors, is not a secure site. Personal belongings and equipment left within the pods is left at the individual’s own risk. If you have been issued with an NHS laptop or other IT equipment, please do not leave this unattended within your pod outwith core business hours.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We have replaced around 20 laptops this year alone. The cost of this is nearly \u00a314k which could otherwise be spent on patient care or other departmental supplies that we need. Some individuals have had their replacement laptops stolen also.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n The letter continues: \u201cPlease be assured that the police and campus security are involved in investigating this. The estates team is also working with the senior management team in relation to security measures within the office environment, such as security doors and CCTV.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n A spokesperson for Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board said that the matter was under review.\n<\/p>\n
\n They added: \u201cWe can confirm a number of thefts of laptops from offices within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which have been reported to police.\u00a0All corporate NHSGGC laptops have encrypted hard drives as standard, which prevents unauthorised access to data which may be on drives within the device.\n<\/p>\n
\n “If a device is stolen, staff are required to report this, and further security measures are taken.\u00a0It is incorrect to say requests for improved security measures in the office block were ignored as a number of upgrades were completed.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n “All staff undergo mandatory training in the secure handling of data.\u00a0Staff are also regularly reminded of their obligations to keep NHS property safe, and to be vigilant of any suspicious activity.”
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