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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 21, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087026, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
During a visit to a Veteran's home, a VA Home Based Primary Care employee left two other Veterans' protected health information (PHI) at the home. The caregiver contacted the VA and the VA has recovered the documents. Privacy will further investigate. Update: 03/21/13:Two Veterans will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
VA employee counseled and completed VA Privacy and Information Security and Rules of Behavior and Privacy and HIPAA training.Credit monitoring letter mailed to affected Veterans.