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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 2, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074979, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
Employee A sent a mass email requesting leave donations for Employee B. The protected health information (PHI) of Employee B was disclosed. Employee A does not have PKI, however he s current on privacy training. Update: 05/07/12:Employee B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education was provided to employee by PO.