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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 8, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086564, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Louisville, KY
Issue:
The Secretary of the Surgical Service requested that a security log be run to determine if anyone had accessed her records. It was determined that there are two employees who have accessed these records. The employees will be questioned by this PO and determination made. Update: 03/15/13:The employee will be sent a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
I interviewed the employee, who is very familiar with privacy policies and regulations as this is the 4th time in my office for privacy violations. I explained to the employee once again the regulations and policies surrounding inappropriate access to other employees records. I had her explain to me what she understood about these policies, procedures and regulations. She was able to verbalize. I have spoken to her supervisor, who is no working with HR and leadership regarding further remediation.