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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 31, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081795, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
A Veteran/Employee made a formal complaint that she felt her record was inappropriately accessed. Ran a SPAR report and determined there was access fo the record. Investigation is going to be conducted. Information involved is the entire medical record and regards 1 Veteran. Update: 11/06/12:The Veteran/Employee will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name, and full SSN being access inappropriately.
Outcome:
Employee was required to complete Privacy training and administrative action was taken.