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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 16, 2011. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058471, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Long Beach, CA
Issue:
On 2-16-2011, Analyzation/Transcription found patient medication list (total of 3 pages) in the outpatient elevator. The paper is found at the elevator rail. There was no one else beside the supervisor present. Update: 02/17/11:Veteran A will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
After a search, the documents were located in the locked fax room. No privacy breach noted. PO called and notified Veteran of outcome. He was happy with outcome.