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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 15, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063742, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Danville, IL
Issue:
An employee posted a Patient's name and what ward they were staying on at the VA on their Facebook page. Update: 06/16/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Per Human Resources: Employee was issued a proposed reprimand on July 18, 2011. Sometime after July 28, 2011 there will be a decision made on whether or not the charge is sustained.