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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 25, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066118, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Providence, RI
Issue:
On August 25, 2011 I opened an email from Chief Patient Services to notify me that an appointment letter for Veteran B. that was sent to along with Veteran As. Update: 08/25/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter of notificaiton.
Outcome:
Notification letter sent and provided education to the responsible service.