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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 April 2, 2013. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087464, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Albuquerque, NM
Issue:
Veteran A and Veteran B had labs drawn on the same day and their results were mailed to each other. Update: 04/02/13:Both Veteran A and Veteran B will be sent letters offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Supervisor has counseled employee.