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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 15, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066794, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
On 09/15/11, the TVHS Director found a label with a Veterans Personally Identifiable Information (PII) on the ground near the first floor elevator (Nashville campus).The Veteran identified on the label is currently admitted to 3N. PII on the label included: Veterans full name, full social security number, date of birth, ward location, and room number.The TVHS Director retrieved the label and provided it to the Privacy Officer when he reported the incident. Update: 09/15/11:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
9/29/11 - PO found labels are used on all inpatient units for OR patients. This Veteran underwent surgery on the day in question and it is believed the label was dropped in transport to OR. Staff has been re-educated on the importance of protecting Veteran PII.