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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 February 4, 2013. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085437, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's authorization letter. The letter included name, last four digits of the SSN and type of authorization. Update: 02/05/13:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer counseled employee on proper privacy protocols when mailing documents. Notification letter mailed on February 5, 2013 and uploaded.