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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 April 3, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073599, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
A Veteran was given a VistA printout that showed locations of his daily appointments. Also located on the list was the full name, full SSN and dates of birth for 2 other Veterans. The document was retrieved by a nurse at the Veteran's next appointment. Update: 04/03/12:Two Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services due to full name, full SSN and dates of birth being disclosed.
Outcome:
Reminded employees the proper method for protecting PHI.