Miami-based Jackson Health System is facing its second security incident in the span of a week.
The facility has launched an investigation into a "rogue hospital employee" who may have stolen the confidential information of more than 24,000 patients over the past five years, including Social Security numbers and addresses, according to a statement from the health system.
"We are already in the process of acquiring and implementing a more robust security system to monitor access to patient records," according to the organization. Patients whose personal information was accessed will be offered free credit monitoring.
The employee has been placed on administrative leave, and the hospital is in the process of notifying patients who may be affected.
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