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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 30, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066245, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Bedford, MA
Issue:
Clinical case manager for the Mission Direct Vet jail diversion project had her car broken into an a bag stolen. A piece of paper contained three names that were referred to her by attorneys and probation officers Update: 11/01/11:Three Veterans will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employee educated on securing information when off-site and will be provided locked bag for transporting documents.