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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)

VISN 01 Boston, MA

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 15, 2013. Also cited in 204 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000086845, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 01 Boston, MA

Issue:

Employee A was talking with Employee B when Employee A noticed Employee B's PC screen display was that of a relative of Employee B. When questioned, Employee B claim not to know this was not appropriate. Update: 03/15/13:The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.

Outcome:

Employee A was talking with Employee B when Employee A noticed Employee B's PC screen display was that of a relative of Employee B. When questioned, Employee B claim not to know this was not appropriate.

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