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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 29, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082973, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Lebanon, PA
Issue:
A Veteran's medical information that contained 7332 diagnosis was released to the Office of Area on Aging without the Veteran's proper consent being completed. Update: 11/29/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Staff were reminded on the importance of securing personal patient identifiable information.