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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 15, 2011. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058415, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Issue:
On 2/15/2011, around 0800 hours, Health Plan Management/ Fee Services Supervisor called to report a missing folder containing CPRS records of approximately 37 Veterans from Gastroenterology Department. Incident occurred at Building 85/ Room 215 between 2/10/2011 1600 hours to 2/14/2011 0800 hours. VA Staff members involved stated that folders containing Veteran records are left unattended on desk and NOT locked up or secured. Update: 03/01/11:thirty-seven (37), Veterans will receive CPS.
Outcome:
HPM Service Line is conducting additional training and awarenss of proper procuderes for storing sensitive files, and have provided a locking file cabinet for non-business hour storage of sensitive files. In addition, the specific areas of the Facility have been re-keyed with limited access to designated staff only.