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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 9, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000062225, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
Clinic clerks discussed a veteran who had been in the local paper charged with a crime as being enrolled in the clinic in which they worked. This was overheard by a patient and daughter in waiting room. Update: 05/12/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Sent to HR for disciplinary action for both employees. Required to re-take privacy training.