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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 12, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074050, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Phoenix, AZ
Issue:
A Veteran Employee passed away January 24, 2012. Sensative Patient Access Report was run by Assistant Director of chart. The report indicates potential unauthorized access by a staff member. Review of other staff access was also reviewed. Their appropriate access was confirmed by supervisors of appropriate functional category and positional functional roles. Further investigation and notification to ensue. Update: 05/16/12:The Veterans Next of Kin will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
During the fact finding, the employee indicated that they had accessed VISTA as indicated. This issue became disciplinary at that time in conjunction with re-education on job-appropriate access. Employee disciplinary actions are confirmed by Chief to be in progress with Pentad member oversight. Additional staff education components have gone out in the daily electronic employee newsletter. Mailed HIPAA NOK notification letter to mother signed by Director.