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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 11, 2011. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064585, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Denver, CO
Issue:
VA Police Staff found unsecured patient health information (with full SSN and name) documents on check-in clinic counter in a public access area. Update: 07/18/11:Due to the fact that the information was unsecured in a public area over 24 hours, Patient A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO provided education to staff. Credit monitoring letter sent out.