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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.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 7, 2015. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000119167, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
A Nurse Executive has requested an investigation into whether or not an employee inappropriately accessed another employee's medical record.
Outcome:
05/18/15: It was confirmed that the employee did access the record and did not have a work related purpose for doing so. The other employee will be sent a notification letter.