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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 28, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072236, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Salisbury, NC
Issue:
A VA staff member found chart stickers of a Veteran/Patient from ICU on the loading dock next to and around the trash compactor. The stickers included full name SSN, and DOB. Update: 03/05/12:One (1) Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Provided additional training to ICU staff regarding proper disposal of PII.