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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 January 4, 2011. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056676, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Tucson, AZ
Issue:
Two letters were mailed to the wrong veterans; the letters contained sensitive information. Update: 01/05/11:Veterans A and B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Supervisor has re-inforced the importance of care when dealing with patient information.