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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 1, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065290, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Houston, TX
Issue:
Veteran/Employee requested a sensitive record report because he believes one of his co-workers might be inappropriately accessing his medical record. Sensitive Record Report showed that employee in question did access the complainant's CPRS record on one occasion July 30, 2010. Update: 08/01/11:One employee will receive a letter offering credit protection services. The employee accessing the record does not normally have authorization to view this medical record and malicious intent is suspected.
Outcome:
Employee's CPRS access has been revoked. All documentation sent to HR and awaiting decision on appropriate disciplinary action.