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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 14, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075459, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
A Veteran complained that a VA employee told the Veteran's supervisor that he missed his urine toxicology test. Update: 05/25/12:The Veteran will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
A fact finding was done with the employee and action is being pursued with HR.