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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 15, 2014. Also cited in 17 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000110416, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SHREVEPORT LA - 667
Issue:
A VA Employee accessed a Veteran/Employee's medical record on one occasion within one year. The Veteran/Employee is the spouse of the VA Employee. Investigation in progress.
Outcome:
10/29/14: Employee stated that she did access her husband's medical record and was not within the scope of her duties. The Incident Resolution service Team determined that the Veteran/Employee will receive a HIPAA notification letter.