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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 3, 2011. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061924, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Denver, CO
Issue:
VA Police while conducting after hours foot patrol found Protected Health Information (PHI) documents in a cardboard box not properly disclosed. Update: 05/10/11:Forty (40) individuals will receive letters offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Recommendation from PO that employees involved must retake privacy training and reprimand actions must be followed through by supervisor and HR specialist.