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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 15, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084690, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Columbus, OH
Issue:
Physician complained that a nurse who called a patient to schedule an appointment with the physician involved told them (patient and wife) that the physician was pregnant and would be going on leave any day as a result of the pregnancy. Physician states had not told any staff to share this with patients as the reason would be unavailable in the near future. Physician considers this an invasion of privacy. Update: 02/27/13:Physcian A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Had already counseled employee involved before change to notification letter. Notification completed, signed by Acting Director and delivered. SAL/PO