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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 15, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087939, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
Veteran A reported that a test kit he received on 01/30/13 had Veteran B's full name, full social security number and birth date on the plastic tube. The Veteran stated he threw the kit out into his garbage. Update: 04/15/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Contracted CBOC has re-educated all staff on the importance of double checking everything that is handed to a Veteran.