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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 25, 2011. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061535, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Phoenix, AZ
Issue:
At noon, the Privacy Officer (PO) read an email from the ISO describing that a clinic employee received interoffice email with a computer security requests for 7 employees. The PO called the ISO, the interoffice mail and Privacy envelope were addressed to the ISO but not sealed securely nor delivered to the correct location. Further investigation and notification to ensue. Update: 04/29/11:Seven (7) Employees will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education regarding appropriate interoffice mailing of PHI, PII and III with instruction provided by Supervisor to 2 departments. Mailroom staff discipline will be collectively assessed in conjunction with another VA NSOC ticket by Associate Director and Union. Re-assignment of this staff expected but due to disability, may be protracted.