I manage a small team of people at a private clinic. Person A has the responsibility to lock up confidential information (including samples) at the close of business each day and oversee CCTV is live. Person B works on front desk.
Recently there was a security breach. Some samples were stolen and confidential information went missing. A hadn’t locked up on one of the nights. Due to the severity of this breach I had to let A go.
B confesses that on that particular night A and B had stayed after close of business as A was upset about a personal matter and they had a few drinks and chat at work. A was a bit worse for wear and B promised to do the lock up for them before stumbling home. B forgot to do this and also ensure CCTV was in use. B was also drunk and forgot to do this too.
A has since tried to take her own life and is on life support. B is distraught as she feels responsible.
I hope and pray A makes a full recovery, but I am not sure how to deal with B?