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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 March 26, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087196, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Oklahoma City, OK
Issue:
A new employee accessed the record of a brother-in-law to let the wife know the medication the Veteran was on. Update: 03/26/13:The Veteran will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee is aware and education is complete.