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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 5, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070339, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Bedford, MA
Issue:
A Veteran called to report that he was given another Veteran's clinic appointment information. Update: 01/05/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
PO requested that Veteran mail back the information. PO advised clinical staff to be vigilant that they hand the correct information to the correct Veteran.