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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 August 23, 2012. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079520, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
A Veteran said he received a phone call from the son of an employee. The son was apparently completing a school project and the employee felt the Veteran would be a good candidate to be interviewed by the son. Update: 08/24/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Notification letter sent to Veteran. Employee education/action taken.