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VA Health Care Upstate New York (VISN 2)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 25, 2012. Also cited in 132 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078368, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 02 Buffalo, NY
Issue:
The Health Information Management Service (HIMS) Supervisor found a plastic bag outside of the Pharmacy with Veteran A's last name first initial, last 4 digits of the SSN, room number, and medication laying on floor. Update: 07/26/12:Veteran A will receive a letter of notification.07/26/12:Issue also has been reported to the Inspector General.
Outcome:
Reminded staff to be careful of labels.