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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 August 30, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066229, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Disable American Veterans (DAV) drivers left listings with PII on their desk in the waiting area. One document was left on the desk and the others were attached to a clipboard and placed on a cabinet. The listing contained the last names, last fours, appointment locations and, in some cases, city where they were picking the patients up. Update: 08/31/11:Forty-two (42) Patients will be sent notification letters.
Outcome:
Drivers reminded to keep documents with PII secure when unattended. Locking box provided for that purpose.