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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 April 16, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074198, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
A Patient Care Assignment/Worksheet was found on a cart that was returned to the Supply Distribution Area. This cart was on an inpatient floor from 4/13/ - 4/16/12. The worksheet contained the names, partial SSNs, admitting diagnoses and medication allergies of eight (8) inpatients. Update: 04/16/12:Eight Veterans will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Nursing Service Management has acknowledged and responded that all Nurse Managers will be briefed with this information. They, in turn, will research the need and adapt the process of patient care assignments as deemed appropriate. Credit monitoring letters mailed 4/17/12.