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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 March 27, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073372, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
A medical resident room was left unsecured with progress notes left in the room. This was discovered by the Environmental Management Service Chief and turned over to the Privacy Officer. Update: 03/28/12:Six (6) Patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Service Chief counseled the physician and prepared PowerPoint for residents to better understand how to create list/documents using CPRS functions. Service Chief has arranged to present at affiliated med school on HIPAA and Privacy issues.