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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 5, 2014. Also cited in 17 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000101244, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SHREVEPORT LA - 667
Issue:
A patient was being transferred to a non-VA facility by ambulance. When the EMT arrived, the clerk handed information to the EMT and when they exited the building the wind blew the papers. The second page of the face sheet was not recovered.
Outcome:
03/05/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that one Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.