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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 14, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082332, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Martinez, CA
Issue:
An employee found a Protected Peer Review Form outside of the building he works in. The form contained the patient's full name, DOB, full SSN, Admission and Discharge Dates for hospital stay and reason for admission. Update: 11/14/12::The patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Reminded the employee to apply appropriate safeguards to III/PHI when carrying in file folders and to ensure all information is accounted for.