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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 25, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088500, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
Inpatient Veteran indicated that, while he was undergoing a test which was videotaped, the monitor was placed where other patients or visitors could see him. Update: 04/25/13:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.05/08/13:This was determined to be non-HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Process for procedure being changed and additional education and screens being implemented.