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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 15, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000081167, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Los Angeles, CA
Issue:
It was reported to the Privacy Officer that an employee had been inappropriately viewing her father's medical record. Update: 11/07/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
The employee has been removed from the department; her access has been suspended; and the Chief of the department is taking action against the employee. A letter has been mailed to the Veteran.