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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 March 18, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086914, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran called to report that medical records released to a clinical research company contained 7332 information, which was not authorized with the specific release. Update: 03/18/13:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Release of Information Supervisor has met with and counseled the employee responsible for the release. Security and privacy safeguards (including 7332 information) have been reviewed with the employee. Notification letter was mailed to the Veteran w/apology on 3/25/13.