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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 December 21, 2012. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083993, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Dayton, OH
Issue:
VA employee (nurse) inappropriately accessed the medical record of a patient without a legitimate need to know on three occasions. Update: 12/21/12:Patient A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
VA employee (nurse) accessed the electronic medical record of a patient possibly without a legitimate need on three occasions.After reviewing privacy violation and obtaining an access record report on the Veteran/patient, it was confirmed that employee accessed the medical record of Veteran/patient without a legitimate need. Employee (nurse) was not assigned to patients' treatment team during hospitalization and visits of Veteran/patient. Notification letter prepared and mailed to Veteran/patient notifying him of privacy event. Privacy Officer's findings are sent to supervisor and Human Resources Management to determine administrative action.