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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 15, 2013. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085846, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Los Angeles, CA
Issue:
A Social Worker accidently mailed a Veteran's Social Security Card and Identification card to the incorrect Veteran. The information was returned. Update: 02/13/13:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The Veterans information has been returned. A credit monitoring letter was mailed to the Veteran on February 27, 2013. The staff member and I (her supervisor) have been and discussed the importance of reviewing all items prior to mailing. Additionally, when copying she will copy Veteran's documents and place them in a folder prior to copying another Veteran's documents.