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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 1, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080651, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
Veteran A was mailed Veteran B's Clinic appointment letter. The nletter contained Veteran B's name, address, last four of SSN and appointment type,date and time. Update: 10/01/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Clinic Supervisor to provider reminder training, ensure compliance to mandated training and advised to contact Employee Relations for appropriate disciplinary actions.