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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 24, 2012. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076020, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's information due to the incorrect address information being in CPRS. Veteran B's name, address, date of birth, full SSN, and diagnosis were disclosed. Update: 05/25/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Staff has been retrained and reminded of the policies and procedures in regards to adding data to medical records.