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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 23, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072098, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Muskogee, OK
Issue:
Veteran A was given a lab sheet for Veteran B. The lab sheet contained Veteran B's name and full SSN. Update: 02/23/12:Due to full SSN and medical information being exposed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Service Chief will investigate and provide education to his staff.