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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 3, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080782, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
A VA employee accessed two Veteran/Employees' medical records without authorization to do so. The employee was not a part of either Veteran/Employee's direct or indirect care. Update: 10/03/12:Two Veterans will be sent a letter of notificaiton.
Outcome:
Employee was provided additional education by Privacy Officer and supervisor was included to for any disciplinary action. Employee was informed of the minimum necessary standards. Privacy Officer requesting ticket closed.