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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 27, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086192, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Dayton, OH
Issue:
Employee accessed the electronic medical record of a co-worker without a legitimate need. Update: 02/27/13:The co-worker will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
After thoroughly investigating the violation it is confirmed that employee inappropriately accessed co-worker's electronic medical record without a legitimate need, according to an Access Record Report that was retrieved. A meeting was held with employee and he was opened about the incursion and understands it was wrong and a violation. Final findings were sent to Service Chief and Human Resources Management to determine administrative action. Notification signed by leadership and mailed on March 8, 2013.