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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 4, 2013. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086339, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Sioux Falls, SD
Issue:
A VA provider was on a Telehealth conference with a patient with the door open into a hallway used by employees and patients. Update: 03/04/13:Patient A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Provider was educated he must keep the door closed during appointments. Provider was educated he must keep the door closed during appointments.