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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 12, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076626, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Hines, IL
Issue:
A VA patient's Lab summary was found outside in parking lot. It contained the patient's name, last four digits of the SSN and the lab results. Update: 06/13/12:Patient A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
We have re-educated staff about leaving patient information unattended.