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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 13, 2011. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067668, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Issue:
An employee self-reported that one patient's medical information was accidently faxed to a wrong number. The information has not been returned. Update: 10/13/11:One patient will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education provided to employee and HIPAA Notification Ltr sent to Veteran.