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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 18, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064794, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 San Juan, PR
Issue:
An employee discovered a file folder with three appointment list from the same Veteran, the file contained full name and full SSN. She immediately refer it to her supervisor, who later reported it to the Privacy Officer (PO). Update: 07/21/11:The folder was found on a counter in the cafeteria. The Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education was given to pathologist to reinforce expectations and compliance with privacy policies and procedures, which include the proper handling of documents containing personally identifiable information.