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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 23, 2012. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081513, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Temple, TX
Issue:
After requesting and receiving an access report, the employee/Veteran is requesting a justification for the accessing of the record by another employee. Update: 12/07/12:The Privacy Officer (PO) determined that one incident of access could not be validated in regards to Treatment, Payment or Healthcare Operations. The employee/Veteran will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
PO determined that one incident of access could not be validated in regards to Treatment, Payment or Healthcare Operations. The investigation results will be forwarded to the Chief Of Staff with the recommendation to contact HR to address the appropriate sanctions for this event. PO will provide education on the HIPPA Privacy Rule, addressing the Supervisor accessing of employee medical information. Notification Letter being prepared and will be forwarded to Veteran.