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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 6, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086444, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A Grand Rapids Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) LPN inappropriately accessed a Veteran's (former spouse) electronic medical record. A Sensitive Patient Access Report (SPAR) has confirmed two instances of this employee's access to the Veteran's electronic medical record. Update: 03/06/13:The Veteran will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Inappropriate access to the medical record has been confirmed. Appropriate disciplinary action has been recommended. PO/ISO report has been provided to the supervisor, CBOC manager and Labor Relations for appropriate action. Notification letter has been sent to the Veteran.