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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 16, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084719, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Cleveland, OH
Issue:
Psychologist called to state one of her employees verbally disclosed information on a patient to the Maple Heights Police Department. Psychologist is writing up a report of contact. No authorization or legal authority exists per Psychologist. Update: 2/6/13:The Privacy Officer, met with Employee and supervisor. Employee admitted accessing the record, but denied making any disclosure. Therefore Patient A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Copy of Report of Contact and supporting evidence sent to the Supervisor for corrective action. Redacted letter uploaded, notification letter mailed on 2-8-13 to patient.