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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 5, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076353, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
A TeleHealth nurse reviewed chart and followed patient for her evening job as a home health nurse for another agency. Update: 06/05/12:The Patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services as full name and full SSN were accessed inappropriately.
Outcome:
To HRMS for action. Employee must re-take privacy/HIPAA training.