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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 2, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080739, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
An employee accessed a Patients electronic medical record without proper authorization. The employee wanted to see where the patient lived. Update: 10/02/12:The patient will receive a notification due to unauthorized access of his medical record by several employees.
Outcome:
Recommended privacy re-training and administrative action result for these actions.