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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 3, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083179, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Tucson, AZ
Issue:
A staff nurse viewed the medical records of two coworkers. This was discovered through an audit of the sensitive record access log. Update: 12/03/12:Employee A and B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
We have provided additional training to our staff so that future incidents will not occur.