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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 10, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083452, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Togus, ME
Issue:
A nurse left a voice mail message on a Veterans answering machine that contained medication information and diagnosis information along with follow up appointment. No release on file to leave verbal information pertaining to medications nor diagnosis. Update: 12/12/12:The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Education provided to all staf at staff meeting. HIPAA notification letter sent to Veteran.