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South Texas Veterans Health Care System

SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 4, 2014. Also cited in 50 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000108728, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671

Issue:

A Resident/Provider decided to hand carry medical records to an offsite location,. The documents were in his car when it was stolen (not on VA property). Surgery Service is in the process of obtaining the names of the individuals and will provide a list to the Privacy Officer.

Outcome:

09/04/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that five Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.

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