Robley Rex VA Medical Center

Robley Rex VA Medical Center reported to HHS on March 6, 2012, an incident where a binder of coding reports was lost or stolen, affecting 1,182 individuals. The paper records, which were left unattended outside the facility, contained patient names, social security numbers, and discharge dates. In response, the center notified affected individuals, offered free credit protection, suspended the employee involved, and reviewed its policies and procedures regarding the handling of protected health information.