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Phoenix VA Health Care System

PHOENIX AZ - 644

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 6, 2015. Also cited in 102 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000116362, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644

Issue:

On Friday, 03/06/15. the Privacy Officer (PO) received a report that Veteran B received two documents for Veteran A. Veteran B returned the discharge documents to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The documents are a Priority Enrollment sheet and Next Step of Care. The documents include the Veteran's full name, full SSN and next appointment dates and location.

Outcome:

03/09/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.

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