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Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 18, 2015. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000115543, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
Today, 02/18/15, the Privacy Officer (PO) received a Report of Contact. It describes that Veteran B received Veteran As lab order. It was recovered by the lab when Veteran B presented on 01/05/15. They determined that the Outpatient Clinic is the of origin. The order sheet contained Veteran As full name, full SSN, date of birth, and lab draws ordered by physician. Additional notification and investigation to ensue.
Outcome:
02/17/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.