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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 23, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081485, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Bedford, MA
Issue:
Veteran A reported to the patient advocate that a provider had Veteran B's information on paper in plain sight for him to view. Veteran A reported the full name and full SSN of Veteran B to the patient advocate. Update: 11/01/12:Veteran B will be sent an offer for credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee to secure patient information in folder during appointments. PO sent email (and discussed in person) to provider that patient information must be locked up when not in use and if she steps out of her office.