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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 17, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063820, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Kansas City, MO
Issue:
A VA employee health file was removed from Employee Health and subsequently located in the Eye Clinic on a desk. Update: 07/21/11:Employee A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Need for eliminating all possible opportunities for someone to accidentally pick-up an employee health folder off the desk in employee health was discussed. Re-design of the work area and other options are being explored and discussed with involved individuals. (gkg)