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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 May 4, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075110, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
A Schedule of Operations, listing 15 patients with full names and full SSN's, and Surgical Nursing staff assignments was found in the public restroom by a Service Chief. Update: 05/07/12:Fifteen (15) Patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Nurse Executive Office has been notified. Investigation is ongoing. Letters mailed to 15 Veterans on 5/15/12. Event resolved.