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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 19, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069780, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
VA patient/employee complained that another employee told her it was time for her follow-up appointment and labs. He should not have had access to that information. Update: 05/24/12:One employee will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Referred to supervisor and HR for action. HR action underway for privacy violation - ticket changed to incident - apology letter given to complainant.