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Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 30, 2015. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000118901, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
On 04/30/15, the Privacy Officer (PO) received a report of records provided to Veteran B, by mail, intended for Veteran A. The records were mailed on 03/26/15. Veteran B returned over 100 pages of medical records to the facility today. Medical records contained Veteran A's name, SSN, contact information, and medical history. the coversheet and envelope recovered identified department of origin. Additional notification and investigation, to ensue.
Outcome:
05/01/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.