How can I determine if someone has stolen a copy of my medical records?

SPC Juanita Anderson — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:05:32 -0500

Discussions: I been having problems of a certain person getting into my medical records in the past trying to get proof. At the first part of the month this person had a slip up. And said your wrong I read your records. I filed a complaint the privacy officer and va police. I wanted to know when this person read my records and how they got into them. The letter I received yesterday was she ran a report and closed it in two days. The police they just filed and not doing anything. I call DC and filed another complaint, so who else should I contact. I want to know who, when and where this happen. Any suggestions will be appreciative?

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Nov 21 at 2019 3:44 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 03:44:56 -0500

Who did you call in DC ?

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Nov 21 at 2019 7:36 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:36:45 -0500

The question is did she have a need to run the report in the conduct of her job?
Part One: If there was a requirement there is nothing you can do except what you have done. You could speak to her supervisor and question them about what their subordinate is doing, which though not incorrect was handled poorly. I have found that asking the supervisor what they intend to do about it? That puts them on the spot to do something ... even if its 'only' a chewing out.
Part Two: Without more information as to the scenario - Were you two having an argument? Was it in Public? Was it said to intentionally hurt you? Is she actively abusing/obstructing/harassing you?
Part Three: Frankly I would let it drop and avoid her, if that is at all possible. If its not something you can do then you will have to file a format complaint against her (since you have already spoken with her super) - though there may be another step within that chain you haven't taken.
Part Four: You could write you state's District Representative (for your personnel file's Home of Records) if you are truly unhappy with your current answer.
Final Part: You could file a Civil Suite naming the person in the complaint. You would have to see a lawyer, since I am not one and any legal advice is best done using a professional.

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 22 at 2019 10:25 AM

SrA John Monette — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:25:17 -0500

https://www.va.gov/oig/hotline/default.asp
go to this site for information about filing a complaint for abuse

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