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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 5, 2011. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056740, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Los Angeles, CA
Issue:
A Santa Maria Psychiatrist mis-mailed a disability form containing SSN, telephone number, health information, date of birth, and address to the incorrect veteran. Update: 01/95/11:Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
A credit monitoring letter has been mailed to the veteran. The employee reported it and will take additional steps to separate the forms prior to mailing to veterans.