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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 11, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083518, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Los Angeles, CA
Issue:
The Spokane VAMC Privacy Officer notified the VA Greater LA HCS Privacy Officer that a CDcontaining Veteran B's medical information was returned to her facility by Veteran A's wife. Update: 12/11/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
The Chief of HIMS and the Release of Information Supervisor, have both been notified of the incident and the Privacy Officer requested an action from them. A Credit Monitoring Letter has been sent to the Veteran and a redacted letter has been uploaded to SPETS.