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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 15, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076793, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Jackson, MS
Issue:
A Veteran called to say he had received another Veteran's x-rays (on a CD). He will return the CD on Monday, 06/18/12. Update: 06/18/12:Due to full SSN being disclosed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
ROI of information clerk was counseled by the Chief of HIMS and her immediate supervisor. Was also provided one-on-one Privacy Act Refresher trainining.