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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 9, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082199, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Iowa City, IA
Issue:
A VA Employee found a 3x5 index card in a VA stairwell containing the name, full Social Security Number, Date of Birth and medical notes,. Indications are the information did not leave the facility. The card was turned over to the Privacy Officer. Update: 11/09/12:The patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Retrieval. Unable to determine where or who it came from.