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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 11, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083538, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Des Moines, IA
Issue:
A VA telework employee called a Veteran's family member to make them aware of his condition. Update: 01/02/12:The Veteran will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
The PO determined the employee did not have a reason to call the wife back. The employee was not informing her of information to benefit the Veteran. The employee's supervisor has been informed of the disclosure.