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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 16, 2012. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000081243, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Montgomery, AL
Issue:
Employee accessed Veteran's PHI/PII and printed PII & Disability Code information. Documents were found at employee's residence. Update: 10/16/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being taken by an employee.
Outcome:
Investigation still pending with OIG & CAVHCS. Employees educated on the 3 reasons to access a Veteran's medical records: treatment, payment and health care operations.