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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 13, 2013. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085760, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A had a dental appointment on 12/27/12 and was given a print out with his future appointment dates. On 2/13/13 he called to confirm appointment dates and noticed the print out had his last name; however the first and middle name belonged to Veteran B, along with the full SSN. The appointment dates belonged to Veteran A. PII name & full SSN. Veteran A agreed to destroy document. Update: 02/14/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee reminded of privacy protocols and to check to ensure they have the correct Veteran. Credit monitoring letter mailed and uploaded into PSETS on