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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 5, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070376, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
Former VHA employee alleges that several VHA employees accessed his medical records without permission. report was made to OIG Update: 03/12/12:The former employee will be offered credit protection services has is SSN was accessed inappropriately.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer conducted further investigation, found one VA employee improperly accessed Veterans vista screen (Change Patient Screen), could not find that any PHI had been accessed. Forwarded to HR for appropriate action.