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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 14, 2013. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085808, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX
Issue:
An ex VA Nurse was at NCFC with her husband at an appointment. While in the room, the Provider received a phone call and he looked up another patient in CPRS. He left the room with the other patient's information on the screen, viewable by the patient and his wife.His nurse came over to his office and with the office door open and he talked about the other patient's health information in front of the patient and his wife. The incident was reported by the patient and his wife. Update: 02/15/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee received a written counseling .