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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-03-29, Page 11Wednesday, March 29, 2017 • Signal Star 11 Student fined $25K for accessing Deaths linked to inattentive drivers nearly triple over last year private health information (HURON COUNTY, ON) - It (HIJRON COUNTY, ON) - It was a busy March Break for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as officers laid more than 2,400 distraction -related charges during their annual Distracted Driving Campaign. 1 luron County OPP laid 36 of those charges, an increase from the 24 that were laid dur- ing the 2016 spring campaign. Sadly, OPP-investigated collisions that involved an inattentive driver have claimed 11 lives so far this claimed 11 lives so far this year - almost triple the num- ber of deaths compared to this time last year (4). Deaths linked to this dan- gerous driving behaviour continue to out -pace speed - related (9), alcohol/drug related (6) and seat belt - related fatalities (3) in 2017. The OPP reminds road users that while the cam- paign is over, officers are committed to distracted A Renison University College student Ar fined while on placement at the Clinton Family Health Team in Huron County Kathleen Smith Goderich Signal Star An Ontario student in the master of social work pro- gram at Renison University College (affiliate to Univer- sity of Waterloo) was fined $25K for unauthorized access to personal health records. (name), 48, recently pleaded guilty for illegally accessing health informa- tion (under the Personal Health Information Protec- tion Act) of five people, while on placement at the Clinton Family Health Team in Huron County. According to court records (name) "wilfully accessed the personal health informa- tion of five individuals to whom she was not providing care, and therefore was not authorized to access". Provincial officials state it is the highest penalty ever given in Canada, in regards to a breach of private health information. • • E L a O During court proceedings at Goderich Court House, no explanation was offered by the guilty party, but there was also no evidence that would suggest (name) kept any of the information, used it for financial gain, or shared it with anyone. This is not a criminal charge but instead a public welfare offence under the Personal Health Information Protection Act. The monetary penalty is appropriate in this case and the guilty party has three years to pay off $20K. Commissioner Brian Beamish would like this case to remind health care profes- sionals that this type of behav- iour is unacceptable and has serious consequences. "Patient privacy is vital if Ontarians are to have confi- dence in their health care system", stated Commis- sioner Beamish. The fine of $25K ($20 000 fine and $5 000 victim sur- charge), to be paid within three years has a lasting effect and reminder to the guilty party of the unaccep- table, unprofessional and illegal behaviour. According to the court proceedings document, three years has nothing on the lasting impact on the vic- tims of this privacy breach. Based upon the victim impact statements, there was a consensus of a sense of violation and being exposed, as well as a fear of misuse of the information, which could result in reluc- tance to share information with future health care providers. In reference to the court proceedings document, Jus- tice of the Peace, while deliv- ering her reasons for the sentence, stated, "the impact statements reveal a lack of trust and a sense of reluctance': She went on to add that while people visit the doctor for any physical or mental health illnesses, they want to be able to trust the practi- tioners, "and that what we tell them will be respected and held in confidence so we receive the treatment and care we deserve': driving law enforcement and law enforcement and education year-round. They are again calling on passengers - one of their most influential road safety partners - to help save lives by showing zero tolerance toward drivers who text, talk on their cell phones, or engage in other dis- tractions that endanger their lives and those with whom they share the road. Speak c up and be a survivor. Aerial rabies vaccine baiting to commence shortly ,51 (HURON COUNTY) - Two cases of rabies have been identified in terrestrial ani- mals in Huron County since December 2016. As a result, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry will be conducting low-level rabies vaccine baiting flights in the Blyth-Wingham areas. The flights, completed by a yellow and black helicopter, will occur in early April 2017 and should last about 2 days. Public Health Inspector Patrick Landry says "The vaccine baits are dropped to help control rabies in foxes, raccoons and skunks': The baits are small and army green in colour and have a toll-free number on them. The baits, which are meant for wildlife, will not protect humans, livestock and pets from rabies. Live- stock or pets may get an upset stomach if they eat one bait however, if they eat more than one, owners should consult with their veterinari- ans. Residents who find the bait in their yard are asked to place it in an area where wildlife may find it. Gloves should be worn when mov- ing the bait to prevent human scent from getting on the bait. Rabies is a viral disease that is fatal to humans. It is passed to humans from saliva of infected animals. Pet owners are required by law to have all cats and dogs over three months of age immunized against rabies. For more information, con- tact your local veterinary clinic or the Huron County Health Unit at (519) 482-3416 or toll-free 1-877-837-6143. IIII11111111IIIJIIIIII ROYAL LEPAGE YEARS rIIlIIIllIIIIIIIIllrlr SHIMS 1113 Heartland Realty 100 Indopeadia Iy Amid and Op.a CB Helping you is what we do. OFFICE 519-524-6789 33 Hamilton St.. Goderich To view all our listings go to: www.rlpheartland.ca TM Kathy Dawson** 519.524.6789 (off.) 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PROPERTY 217 Harbour St, Kincardine • 51,199,000 MLS®780725 ellowgrimom DELUXE! 30 Sutton Dr, Huron Haven 5119,900 CaII Jeff MLS40114158 *Sales Representative, —Broker Rick Lobb: Broker of Record f 1