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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 8, 2013. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085589, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Issue:
During the course of a privacy complaint investigation, an access report confirmed that an employee accessed another employee's medical record. Update: 02/08/13:Due to unauthorized access of full SSN and medical information, Employee B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
This was an incidental find and was reported to the Service Chief of the employee involved. This is being investigated and the employee will be subject to disciplinary action. Employees are required to take Privacy training every year.