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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 28, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073436, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Durham, NC
Issue:
During a fire drill on 3/27/2012, VA police noticed a broken wheelchair on the back loading dock of the VA Medical Center. An inpatient wristband was attached to the wheel and a medication sticker was stuck to the seat back. Both items were removed by the police officer at the time. It is unknown who placed the wheelchair in that location with identification attached. Investigation is ongoing. Update: 03/28/12:Since two Veterans information was compromised, Veteran A and B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Services involved in the incident have been educated to the importance of securing equipment with PHI attached.