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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 6, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056804, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
During new provider orientation, medical coder inadvertently presented information on a Veteran and did not utilize "Test Patient" account. The encounter form presented included name, DOB and full SSN. The document was shown on screen, no physical document was distributed. Update: 01/06/11:Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.02/02/11:Data stayed within VA, not HITECH reportable.
Outcome:
Appropriate management action has been taken. PO is scheduled to provide additional education at next staff meeting.