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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 20, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080324, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Salt Lake City, UT
Issue:
An employee left a book in a public restroom that had 2 patients' treatment notes stuffed under the cover. The treatment notes contained the patients' names, dates of birth , full SSNs and other medical information. Update: 09/20/12:It is not known how long the treatment notes were in the public restroom. Two patients will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
9/27/12 - Supervisor reminded all of her staff members about protecting our customers privacy in their monthly staff meeting.