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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 15, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071851, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Palo Alto, CA
Issue:
A blood draw employee reported someone taking a Veterans ID card and laboratory labels from the blood draw room. In addition, when the Veteran went to collect his travel pay, it was picked up by someone else who was using his stolen ID card. Update: 02/16/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Notification sent to the patient. Veteran's ID cards and printed laboratory labels were relocated to a secured location away from patients.