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VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 31, 2011. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068181, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 Bronx, NY
Issue:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) films were found on the elevator inside a cabinet by the Records Manager. Update: 11/01/11:The MRI films included lab result and name of one Veteran. The cabinet was found on the elevator when it opened. The Privacy Officer is trying to identify how long it was there. A letter of notification will be offered to the Veteran involved.
Outcome:
The department that was moving was reminded to check all drawers, cabinets, or other storage furniture to assure patient information is properly removed.