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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 2, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065344, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
Three employees accessed other employees' charts or allowed the other employee access under their account. Update: 08/08/11:The three (3) Employees will be sent letters offering credit protection services, as their full names, full SSNs, and DoBs were accessed inappropriately.
Outcome:
Evidence folders have been submitted to HRMS. Required to retake privacy training as well.