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Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 17, 2013. Also cited in 104 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000095903, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NASHVILLE TN - 626
Issue:
Today, a Veteran/Employee (Medical Support Assistant, Business Office, Nashville Campus) obtained a copy of a Sensitive Patient Access Report (SPAR) for the period of March 1, 2013 through October 17, 2013. Veteran/Employee found that his co-worker, a Medical Support Assistant, Business Office, Nashville Campus inappropriately accessed his records on seven (7) occasions during this timeframe. Per the Veteran/Employee, his co-worker is not involved in his care and should not have accessed his records. Veteran/Employees personal information includes: full name, full social security number, date of birth, address, contact information, medical history/diagnoses, lab results, x-ray reports, and medications.
Outcome:
10/17/13: The employee will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.