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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 January 27, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071124, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 St Louis, MO
Issue:
Access Log reveals unauthorized entry into medical record by VA employee. Update: 01/31/12:After review, the employee did not have a valid reason to access the medical record. The individual will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, since medical information and full SSN were inappropriately accessed.
Outcome:
Employee counseled by Supervisor.