Date: May 16, 2015 To: All Officials Sub: VA Whistleblower Ref: OSC # DI-15-2659 On March 4, 2015, I, as a concerned veteran and employee came forward with information and filed a claim through the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) under The Whistleblower Protection Act. At this time, additional information has become available and as such, I am requesting that an addendum to this claim be filed on my behalf, as my rights continue to be violated at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. On March 5, 2015, I was interviewed by one of the local news stations (ABC 15), regarding the issues that I reported in my claim concerning the lack of suicide prevention training as well as unqualified staff members assisting nursing staff as “patient sitters”. On March 27, 2015 at approximately 15:20 hours, Linda Wieler, my former nurse manager, approached me. Ms. Wieler stated”I saw you on television and it was a “crack up”. I was on the telephone with my son and I had to ask her what she has said. Again, she repeated, “I saw you on the television at it was a “crack up”. Her manner was disrespectful as well as rude, creating a hostile environment. In addition to this, I requested a Sensitive Patient Access Report (SPAR) on April 24, 2015, through the facility Privacy Officer. I did not receive my official copy of the report until May 11, 2015, with an attached procedural letter from the Privacy Officer. After reviewing this document, I found that my sensitive patient records were accessed by individuals who had no authority or connections to my treatment at this facility to view them. In my initial OSC complaint, I shared my testimony regarding Brandon Coleman. Mr. Coleman is another VA Whistleblower, and was my therapist in the Motivation 4 Change Program. On August 11, 2014 at 11:10, my patient records were accessed by Penny Miller. I am not receiving nor have I received care from her at any time at this facility. Coincidentally, this person was the same individual that accessed the records of my former therapist, Brandon Coleman. I cannot believe that this is an innocent mistake. In addition to Ms. Miller, my records have been accessed several times since my interview aired with ABC 15. Respectfully, Lisa Tadano (480) 848-6131