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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 17, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084795, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Chillicothe, OH
Issue:
Inpatient roster with name of attending physician highlighted at top of page was found on a busy elevator used by the public. The Roster contained the names, last 4, age, admission date, today inpatient days of stay, ward, room and bed # of 11 inpatients. The roster was found by another, non-clinical employee. Update: 01/17/13:Eleven 911) Patients will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Although I was unable to identify who left the phi on the elevator, I asked staff in the area to be vigilant and to immediately report any cases of unsecured phi.