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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 November 26, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082825, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
The Privacy Officer was notified by Research Compliance Officer, an internal audit was done, two of thirteen informed consents had no accompanying HIPAA documentation. CPRS was accessed, Update: 11/26/12:The two individuals who did not have the HIPAA documentation will be sent HIPAA notification letters.
Outcome:
Two notification letters sent to Veterans, request ticket to be closed