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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 18, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065890, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Manchester, NH
Issue:
The ISO generated a sensitive patient record report that revealed employee A had accessed employee B's record. The report was sent to the supervisor for review of appropriateness. The incident is currently being investigated by the Supervisor. Update: 08/18/11:The employee accessed the other employees full name, social security number, date of birth and allergies. It is not known why the employee did this, however, they would not normally have had access during the course of their duties. Employee B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Access was removed on 8/18/11 while an investigation is being done on this employee to see why they access the other employees records. The appropriate action will be taken by HR and Supervisor.