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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 4, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060403, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Durham, NC
Issue:
A VA employee found progress notes outside the hospital near the parking lot and close to a truck that was shredding documents. It was one Veteran's medical information, including their full SSN. Update: 04/05/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff are reminded regularly to be careful when handling patient information.