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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 24, 2013. Also cited in 53 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000091051, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: CLEVELAND OH - 541
Issue:
Patient and spouse stated surgeon disclosed information about surgery amongst other individuals in waiting room. The information disclosed was the name and status of the surgery.
Outcome:
08/19/13: The Privacy Officer will meet with the Chief of Staff (COS) and Chief, Surgical Service 08/22/13 concerning the corrective action. 09/11/13: The patient will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.