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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 September 26, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067116, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Indianapolis, IN
Issue:
A Registered Nurse discovered a nasal culture in a bio-hazard bag lying on the ground in a parking lot location. Update: 09/27/11:The culture contained the patient's first and last name, full SSN, and was found unattended in the parking lot. The patient will be offered credit protection services.NOTE: There were a total of 19 Mis-Handling incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other 18 are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Handling Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
Nurse received verbal counseling. Matter can be closed.