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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 20, 2013. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000089496, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
A VA employee had an impermissible access to a Veterans electronic medical records. Update: 05/21/13:An employee accessed the records of a Veteran and spouse who are both deceased. A notification letter will be sent to the Next of Kin.
Outcome:
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