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Albany VA Medical Center: Samuel S. Stratton
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 19, 2013. Also cited in 28 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000094850, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ALBANY NY - 528A8
Issue:
A printed ward list was found on the sidewalk outside of hospital on walkway. It contained the last name, last 4 of SSN, room number, history of present illness, present medical health, medications, day and overnight treatment plan of 8 Veterans
Outcome:
09/20/13: Notification letters will be sent to eight Veterans.