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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 29, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081698, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Prescott, AZ
Issue:
A Veteran/Employee requested an inquiry into another Employee possible inapporpirate access of his record. Update: 01/31/13:Veteran/Employee A's record was looked at by another employee without proper authorization therefore, Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Service Line notified of the inappopirate access by Supervisor/Co worker in Tele- Care. Education and training provided by privacy and sanctions suggested to SLM and HR.