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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 6, 2013. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085500, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
A Psychiatry Resident had his/her car broken into off campus and his/her backpack was stolen. In the backpack the resident had CPRS chart print-outs of 3-5 patients which included fill name, full social, diagnosis, and other personal information. They also had a list of approximately 30 patients which had patient name, last 4, and clinic they attended, ex. PTSD clinic. Update: 02/06/13:Up to Five (5) Patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services. Thirty (30) Patients will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Action is being taken with the resident. Education is being provided to residents as a whole.