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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 27, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078461, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Biloxi, MS
Issue:
Veteran A contacted one of the Information Security Officers and reported they received several copied pages of medical records belonging to Veteran B in the mail. Veteran A was contacted by the Privacy Officer to obtain specific details. Veteran A agreed to return Veteran B's information on Monday during their scheduled return to clinic appointment. Veteran A ensures Veteran B's information will remain in a secured location that is not accessible to other individuals. Update: 07/30/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee received written counseling for this privacy violation. Also, required to repeat privacy and information security annual training. Employee was placed on PIP due to performance.