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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 28, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060072, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
Employee A inappropriately accessed Employee B's electronic medical record on several occasions. Update: 03/28/11:Employee B's name, SSN, and medical information was disclosed. Employee B will be offered credit protection services.
Outcome:
Further education provided to employee who inappropriately accessed record as well as supervisor involvement. Credit monitoring letter sent to Veteran/Employee whose information was inappropriately accessed.