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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 25, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071014, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
Two paper charts for new admissions to Ward 14-2 came up missing. The two Veterans were admitted on 01/20/12. The unit clerk states that the charts were made up the same day as admission, however, when he went to file the new orders the charts could not be located. Video will be reviewed in an attempt to determine if anyone may have removed the charts. Update: 01/25/12:Two patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Although the breach could not be confirmed, credit monitoring offer codes have been provided for two Veterans. Employees have been educated on properly safeguarding sensitive information.