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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 4, 2011. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068368, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Temple, TX
Issue:
PO received an email message from the Patient Advocate who was reporting that they a met with a veteran who was reporting that he had been notified by a staff member and was informed that an employee had contacted the clinic and was attempting to obtain information about him. The patient feels that his privacy had been violated, as this employee is not associated with his care. Update: 01/04/12:It was confirmed that the Veterans record was accessed inappropriately. One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The Privacy Officer has determined that this was an inappropriate access of the medical record. The PO refers this finding and recommends that the Service Chief contact HR to discuss the appropriate sanctions.