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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 December 10, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083458, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
A clinic employee called a Veteran who was not available and imparted protected health information (PHI) to a friend in an attempt to set up an appointment. The PHI disclosed included the Veteran's name and diagnosis. Update: 12/11/12:The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
HIPAA and Privacy courses completed, sanctions implemented