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VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 20, 2011. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065971, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 Montrose, NY
Issue:
A Hudson Valley employee inappropriately accessed a Veteran's medical chart numerous times throughout the year. This Veteran is possibly a family member of the employee. The Information Security Officer (ISO) is conducting a fact finding. Update: 08/29/11:The CPRS patient profile lists the employee as the ex-wife of the patient. However, the information is inconsistent at all the medical centers the patient is enrolled in. The Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Service Care Line will take appropriate disciplinary action. Employee will take recommended training. Rule of Behavior will be completed and signed. A credit monitoring letter was sent to the Veteran.