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Albany VA Medical Center: Samuel S. Stratton
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 17, 2014. Also cited in 28 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000112980, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ALBANY NY - 528A8
Issue:
During an internal Sensitive Patient Access Report (SPAR) review it was found that a nurse accessed a Veteran's ER notes thinking that he might be a candidate for the ambulatory surgery area. The employee was notified that she can't do that. Supervisor was notified. Supervisor working with Human Resources (HR) department for table of penalty follow up.
Outcome:
12/17/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.