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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 2, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081950, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
The wife of a Veteran received payment from Accounts Receivable but the information on the document pertained to Veteran B - not related to wife. Update: 11/05/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Suprv of section is working with HR/LR for appropriate level of sanctions. Employee taking Privacy and HIPAA training. Review of process was completed.