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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 29, 2013. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085180, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Issue:
A staff member left a Veteran's contact coversheet in a restroom near the Social Work office. The sheet was found in the restroom and given to the service within 30-60 minutes. Update: 02/05/13:The Veteran will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee has been counseled, accepted responsibility and will retake Privacy training.