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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 11, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075419, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
Health technician from the St. Cloud facility lost patient appointment list in a public hallway. It was recovered by a VA employee. Update: 05/14/12:Four (4) Patients will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Working with St. Cloud facility; Employee required to retake Privacy Training.