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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 14, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086813, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Louisville, KY
Issue:
A VA RN accessed the records of her husband. The information was accessed through VISTA Web in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Privacy Officer (PO) contacted me after an audit of records was done. Update: 03/18/14:It is not known why the spouse accessed the records or if the husband is aware. The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Spoke with employee and she stated that she was new to VA and did not realize that she could not do this as she is his caregiver. I explained the policies and procedures with her and indicated that she could go through Release of Information to get information. HIPAA Notification letter sent 04/03/13. Employee voiced understanding and apologize and said this would never happen again.