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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 February 20, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085939, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork containing a mental health diagnosis pertaining to one employee was inappropriately included in an Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) evidence file and released to three board members. Update: 02/20/13:The employee will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employees responsible have been educated on the proper uses of FMLA paperwork. Notification letter has been sent to the impacted employee/Veteran.