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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 November 26, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082817, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Los Angeles, CA
Issue:
Veteran A's daughter received Veteran B's health information and reported it to the Office of General Counsel in responding to a privacy complaint with the medical center. Veteran A is deceased. Update: 11/26/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN and medical information were disclosed.
Outcome:
The employee and his supervisor was notified of the mistake. The employee has been advised by the supervisor and privacy officer to check all outgoing mail prior to mailing it to confirm the contents and the address label. In addition, a credit monitoring letter has been mailed to Veteran B.