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Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 30, 2014. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000099876, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ALTOONA PA - 503
Issue:
During an Information Security Officer (ISO) Audit, it was discovered that a VA employee accessed the Medical Record (CPRS) of her husband. The reason for the access is unknown at the present time. After further review it was found that this access has occurred multiple times in the past 12 months. The individual's Supervisor and Privacy Officer (PO) have been notified of this violation.
Outcome:
01/30/14: A notification letter will be sent to the spouse.