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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 15, 2013. Also cited in 17 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000096987, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SHREVEPORT LA - 667
Issue:
Veteran/Employee stated that it was felt Employee A accessed their medical record inappropriately and was telling other staff on the unit about what was found within the medical record. After running the SPAR it was found that Employee A did access the V/E medical record on three occasions in July 2013. PO was unable to find any indication within the medical record that Employee A should have been in the V/E medical record. PO to investigate further with assistance from ISO and Employee A Supervisors.
Outcome:
12/03/13: The Veteran/Employee will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.