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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 19, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083866, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Louisville, KY
Issue:
Chief, HIMS found a sheet of labels in the Cafeteria on the floor. These labels had 1 patient's information on it. Some of the labels were missing and we assume that these were already placed on paperwork, chart, etc. However, we cannot confirm this. Update: 12/19/12:Due to full SSN being exposed, Patient A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring letter mailed. PO will be addressing this issue through staff education as well as a bulletin to remind staff not to caring information with them without ensuring that it is safeguarded at all times.