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Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
GULF COAST HCS - 520
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 4, 2013. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000096568, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: GULF COAST HCS - 520
Issue:
An employee accessed the medical record of a Veteran to document administration of a vaccination. The employee was the wife of the Veteran patient.
Outcome:
11/05/13: Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.