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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 10, 2015. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000115228, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
A review of a sensitive access report shows a MEDVA MC employee has been accessing her spouse's medical record which if confirmed is a violation of privacy and security policies.
Outcome:
03/03/15: The access to the record has been confirmed. The IRST has determined that the employee will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.