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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 2, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065360, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
A room utilized by a Dialysis Contractor was left propped open. An IV bag was found with Patient A's full name, room number, partial SSN. The IV bag was found on 08/08/11, the IV solution was dated 07/28/11. The bag was possibly left in the dialysis room for 6 days. Update: 08/03/11:Patient A will be sent a notification letter, due to full name and PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
Staff was provided with additional training to safeguard Veteran information. Work order has been entered to change code on door.. Redacted letter has been attached.