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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System

NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573

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.

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