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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 17, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070759, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Wichita, KS
Issue:
Lab Supervisor found sensitive information on the floor in the Morgue. The information contained full SSN, full name, lab results, DOB, and other medical information. Update: 01/20/12: The Veteran's Next of Kin will be sent a notification letter due to PHI/PII of the deceased being exposed.
Outcome:
Notification letter sent to next of kin.