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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

HOUSTON TX - 580

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 19, 2014. Also cited in 34 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000104300, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580

Issue:

Research Compliance Officer reports that during a recent compliance audit she discovered one consent and HIPAA authorization was missing. The consent form contained the subject's full SSN and full name.

Outcome:

05/19/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.

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