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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 10, 2011. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056909, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 San Diego, CA
Issue:
Allegation of improper access to the electronic health record. Update: 05/24/11:VA employee accessed another employee's record without need to know, therefore Employee B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
05/31/11:Administrative action being taken with employees responsible.