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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 26, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077139, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
A Patient approached a Medical Support Assistant in regards to a computer on wheels (cow) cart left unattended in ward hallway. It was not locked and contained a patients full social security number and medical information. The employee then contacted the Information Security Officer (ISO) to report the incident. Update: 06/26/12:The Patient whose information was exposed will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being visible.
Outcome:
Staff was educated to prevent further incidents.