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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
VISN 21 Reno, NV
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 25, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065029, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
A Fee-basis employee accessed deceased family members medical records. Update: 07/25/11:The next-of-kin will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Human resources has been contacted for disciplinary action.