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VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 16, 2011. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068710, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 Northport, NY
Issue:
The personally identifiable information (PII) of three patients consisting of physicians' pharmacy orders was discovered unattended on a countertop in the women's restroom. The orders included the patients' names, full SSNs and medication names. Update: 11/16/11:Three (3) patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The documents were recovered and destroyed. Training and awareness activities regarding the safeguarding of sensitive patient information are ongoing with staff.