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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 8, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086530, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
Employee accessed Veteran/Employees electronic medical record without authorization. Information contained in the record was FULL SSN, Full Name, Home Address, PHI and home phone number Update: 03/08/13:The employee will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Recommended employee retake privacy training and disciplinary action.