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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 30, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083059, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Prescott, AZ
Issue:
Veteran A received a letter containing information on Veteran B in the mail. The information was first and last name, last four of SSN and medical diagnosis. The data was secured. Update: 12/03/12:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
The department was notified . Education and training provided. The Veteran was notified of the disclosure.