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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 September 17, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080228, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Martinez, CA
Issue:
Patient A recieved copies of Patient B medical records from the Release of Information Office on September 6, 2012. Update: 09/18/12:Patient A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Provided verbal education to the employee to ensure to review all records that are being released belong to that individual prior to releasing.