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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 26, 2011. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061593, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Tucson, AZ
Issue:
The lab results which including full SSN, full name, DOB, and diagnosis for 5 Veterans were mailed to Veteran A with his lab results. He contacted the clinic and returned all documentation. Update: 04/26/11:Five (5) Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Provided remedial privacy training for involved staff.