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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 January 25, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085051, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Cleveland, OH
Issue:
Employee called to state a Nurse called her about her Uncle. Her uncle is a VA Patient. The Nurse is not part of treatment team and Employee believes the Nurse accessed the record inappropriately. Entered into PVTS late (admin oversight) Update: 02/08/13:Patient A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Redacted Notification letter uploaded. Original mailed on 2-11013. Copy of findings given to Supervisor for appropriate personnel action.