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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 15, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058413, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Asheville, NC
Issue:
Veteran A was given an appointment list from clerk. When the Veteran A went home he observed that the list of appointments were not for him but another Veteran (Veteran B). Update: 02/16/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
General education to group of clerks.