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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 9, 2012. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080965, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
Upon being discharged from the Emergency Room (ER), Veteran A was given Veteran B's information. Update: 10/09/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Letter sent..education provided to all staff in the form of an email reminding staff to ensure information is disclosed (when applicable) to the correct Veteran.