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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 13, 2013. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086766, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Montgomery, AL
Issue:
A Nurse lost her patient list, which had the names and last four digits of the SSN of five patients. Update: 03/14/13:The 5 patients will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employee retraced her steps but could not locate document. It contained four names; one of the patients died. Employee was reminded to safely handle sensitive information when she conducts patient visits. Notification letters mailed to one Veteran and two representative of incapacitated Veterans. Recommend closure.