E-mail

This can pertain to either e-mail on the AS/400 or via PC networks..... 

Does anyone have a policy on e-mail and it's content ?   I know there are
some legal issues that can arise with e-mail. i.e. a politically incorrect
joke  sent to the wrong person, or a defamation of character th rough e-mail.. 

Perhaps just a general policy statement saying that all e-mail is NOT
confidential and we (the hospital in my case) reserves the right to view any
e-mail for it's content.  

My biggest concern is my users sending confidential information via e-mail,
this could range from patient test results and/or diagnosis, to the wage
rate of an employee......   maybe I'm too worried, but I'd prefer to think
that my e-mail system is just scheduling meetings/lunches, or asking simple
questions, not sending patient information .....  

Any insights or opinions are welcome !!  Thanks !! 

Joanie Clark
Joint Township Hospital 
St. Marys, Ohio  

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