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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 19, 2013. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086973, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Issue:
A Social worker faxed PHI to a wrong number. Update: 03/19/13: The Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Supervisor has counseled employee and HIPAA training is current.