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South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 20, 2013. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000094906, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue:
Received complaint of inappropriate access into medical record. Record was accessed in 2010 and 2011. Investigation initiated
Outcome:
10/07/13: According to the PO, fact finding will be conducted this week, employee was out of the office and has returned. Interview scheduled for Oct 7th. PO will update upon completion. 10/25/13: fact finding ongoing 10/28/13: according to the PO the Spouse/employee did access record. Waiting on service to determine next action. 10/30/13: According to the PO impermissible access was found. Employee action is underway. 10/31/13: Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.