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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 20, 2011. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067875, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Denver, CO
Issue:
Thirteen (13) Outpatient Routing Slips from the Neuro Clinic were found in Smoking Shelter outside the facility. Update: 10/21/11:Letters offering credit protection services will be sent to 13 Veterans due to full name and DOB being disclosed.
Outcome:
Employee identified through investigation. Supervisor notified of incident. PO recommended appropriate action be taken. Supervisor informed PO that on 10/31/11 action was taken. Notification letter signed by Medical Director see attached form. And letter sent out on 11/3/11