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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 January 8, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084385, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Mountain Home, TN
Issue:
The Privacy Officer found an "Administrative Officer of the Day Report" lying on the ground beside the recycle bin, in front of Building 3. The report is dated medical information sent to local hospital, one item is regarding patient arrangements for lodging, and the last item was where the patient had expired. There are no individual medical diagnoses, or other individual identifiers. Update: 01/08/13:Four (4) patients will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
I discussed with the Assistant Chief Business Office; the issue has been discussed with the responsible employee. Education has been provided to all employees to ensure proper safeguarding of our Veteran's information.