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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 27, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067173, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Asheville, NC
Issue:
Veteran A received a copy of an X-Ray for Veteran B as part of a release of information request. Update: 09/27/11:Due to date of birth being exposed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Remedial training completed. Referred to service chiefs for appropriate administrative action.