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Albany VA Medical Center: Samuel S. Stratton
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 12, 2014. Also cited in 28 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000111543, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ALBANY NY - 528A8
Issue:
A family member of Veteran A came into the hospital looking for his cousin. According to information at the moment, the Medical Support Assistant (MSA) confirmed that the Veteran had just left. According to the Veteran, her address was given out and family member showed up at her place of residence.
Outcome:
11/12/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a general notification letter.