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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 November 8, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082135, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Danville, IL
Issue:
An Emergency Room Worker at VA Illiana Health Care System released protected 7332 information to an outside treatment facility without proper authorization from the Veteran patient. Update: 11/08/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Education and additional training was provided to the employee regarding ROI. HIPAA Notification letter mailed to Veteran.