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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 August 16, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079262, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Oklahoma City, OK
Issue:
A Veteran has numerous issues with a contract dialysis nurse who is also is wife. His wife is accessing the Veteran's record when he has appointments and they are not for dialysis. His wife has no need to know but is violating the Veteran's privacy. The Veteran has left his wife and has moved in with his parents. Update: 08/17/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The contract company states their employee resigned after the findings by this medical center. They have further educated their employees on need to know and access.