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VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 30, 2011. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070223, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 Montrose, NY
Issue:
Veteran A was given copies of his discharge instructions. Along with his copy, attached were copies of the discharge instructions for Veteran B. The discharge instructions for Veteran B contained his name and protected health information (PHI) including his diagnosis and medications. Veteran A noticed this error and reported this to Social Worker. Update: 01/02/12:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer will provide additional face to face training to Nursing employees that fax sensitive personal information. Employees requested to review facility's current Privacy and FOIA policy. Encouraged employees to add fax number of the Dutchess County Department of Health office to fax machine as a speed-dial option. Employees should regularly check fax # to ensure that the fax number is working. Reminded employees' of their Privacy responsibilities.