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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 7, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059221, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Nursing staff employee took patient information home to work on a project. Update: 03/08/11:The Privacy Officer (PO) has investigated the incident. There were 986 last names and last four digits of the SSN on a list, but no other identifiers. This is not enough information to require credit protection or notification. There were also 19 full names, ages, last four of the SSNs, discharge dates, and hospital ward names on an inpatient roster. The 19 Veterans on this roster will be sent letters of notification.
Outcome:
PO & Nurse Executive Office will review and assess when the information is returned to the VA by the employee. Training will be provided to the employee.