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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 27, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070106, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Poplar Bluff, MO
Issue:
Veteran A came to see the Patient Advocate and reported an alleged privacy violation. Veteran A reports that a Social Worker shared information with the Veteran's two step daughters, his now deceased mother in law, and also with Social Worker's mother and wife. Veteran A states this "was done with malicious intent." Veteran A reports this happened about a year ago and The Veteran just found out about it yesterday. Veteran A reports that the Social Worker spoke of his treatment related to PTSD and shared that he was being treated for anger management and then shared a word of caution about the Veteran's potential behavior. He reports this happened in a social setting. Update: 01/11/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee was counseled by Supervisor regarding the giving of appointment information when not apart of your duties.