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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 31, 2013. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000096406, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
Veteran A was accidentally given Veteran B's discharge instructions. VA employee recognized the error and contacted Veteran A who confirmed he has Veteran Bs discharge instructions. Veteran A will mail the information back to the VA. Privacy will investigate.
Outcome:
10/31/13: Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.