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Asheville VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 23, 2014. Also cited in 16 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000103243, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ASHEVILLE NC - 637
Issue:
Veteran A, who is also VA employee, is a patient in the Hospital. Co-workers came to his room and told him about his condition and what was found in his x-rays. Patient did not know the results of his tests.
Outcome:
04/24/14: The co-workers were not involved in the care of the patient and they did not process any tests or procedures in the course of their normal duties. They have access to VISTA and CPRS. The Veteran's record is now marked sensitive. Veteran A will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.