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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 7, 2011. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059208, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Long Beach, CA
Issue:
One of the Operating Room (OR) staff handed OR nurse manager a patient specimen sticker that was found on 2-28-11 by the 5th floor elevator in building 126. Update: 03/07/11:The label included the patient's full name, full social security number, and date of birth. It was found in a public area. The patient will be offered credit protection services.
Outcome:
Service Chief sent announcement to all OR staff. Credit monitoring letter sent to the Veteran.