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C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center

BAY PINES FL - 516

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 27, 2015. Also cited in 111 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000115980, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: BAY PINES FL - 516

Issue:

Veteran A reported in person to the Release of Information (ROI) department at the Lee County VA Healthcare Center that he received Veteran B's medical records in error. Both Veteran A and Veteran B's information was mailed in the same envelope by ROI staff. The information was retrieved by ROI.

Outcome:

02/27/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and DoB being disclosed.

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