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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 13, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067671, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A nursing assignment sheet was found unattended in the atrium of building 200. The sheet contains the names, DNR status, and care instructions for eleven (11) Veterans. Update: 10/12/11:Eleven Veterans will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employee has been counseled by PO and supervisor. PO recommended to Unit and service an inventory process be put in place at shift change to ensure all assignment sheets are turned in at the end of every tour. Notification Letters have been sent to the Veterans associated with the assignment sheet.