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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 5, 2013. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085495, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
A nurse allegedly verbalized a patient medical progress note in a public area. The nurse read notes of a Veteran involved in a sentinel event. A witnesses reported hearing the nurse read progress note. Update: 02/11/13:The Veteran will recieve a letter of nofication due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
HR has pending disciplinary action.