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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 April 23, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088391, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Miami, FL
Issue:
A ward roster listing the full SSNs of 18 patients was discovered by a veteran in a government vehicle. The roster was printed/dated on April 11, 2013, but it was discovered sometime between April 17-19, 2013. A veteran who discovered the document brought it the Information Security Officer who later informed the privacy officer. Update: 04/23/13:Eighteen (18) Patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services.05/29/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Service to take administrative action. Newly discovered issue referred to OIG due to existing OIG investigation.