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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 15, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063728, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Martinez, CA
Issue:
An employee found two pages of a pharmacy report regarding medication errors that were discontinued. The report included the patients last name, complete SSN, and medication information. Update: 06/15/11:Two Patients information was found therefore two (2) Patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Provided reeducation to all staff on the importance of safeguarding patient information and how to properly dispose of it.