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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 10, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083460, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Martinez, CA
Issue:
A VA employee was in a car accident on 12/04/12. The employee discovered a zipped binder that contained two completed Homeless Operations Management and Evaluation System (HOMES) Homeless Services Assessment Forms missing on 12/06/12. The employee has contacted the towing company and the person who picked her up from the scene of the accident but no luck in finding the forms. The forms include the patients name, full SSN, date of birth, gender and self reported medical conditions including conditions protected under U.S.C. 7332. Update: 12/11/12:Both Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Explained the importance of safeguarding PHI/III during transport from site to Veterans location and back.