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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 1, 2011. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068242, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Montgomery, AL
Issue:
A contracted ambulance service driver or technician recognized a Veteran/Patient as an earlier acquaintance or childhood friend. The driver or technician posted derogatory comments on the Veterans mother's personal Facebook account regarding the Veteran and his care. The driver or technician is considered a "Friend" on the page/wall. The mother of the Veteran has removed the information from the Facebook account. Update: 11/02/11:The Veteran will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
PO and COTR met with ambulance contractor and their personnel staff to discuss expectations of the company and personnel. Requested all personnel complete mandatory VHA Privacy Training on an annual basis. Contractor (VP) had already handled the personnel issue and assured CAVHCS this situation will not occur in the future. Notification letter has been sent to Veteran.