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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)

VISN 16 Alexandria, LA

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 3, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.


Report ID: SPE000000075050, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 16 Alexandria, LA

Issue:

During a routine review of Employee A Sensitive Patient Access Reports (SPAR), a questionable entry was found and reported to the Privacy Officer (PO). Update: 05/04/12:Employee B who accessed Employee A's record had no justification to do so. Employee A will be offered credit protection services.

Outcome:

Training provided to Pharmacist who erroneously entered complainant's record.

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