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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 4, 2012. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080855, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Temple, TX
Issue:
Veteran A received an appointment letter that also contained a consultation request/appointment for Veteran B. Update: 10/04/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
The staff member that cause this error was provided education by the PO on the safegurding of VA sensitiive information and the topic was also addressed by the supervisor during two staff meetings. The credit letter has been forwarded to the Veteran.