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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 16, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058455, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Patient information was sent to a FOIA Requestor on an incorrect patient. The Requestor returned all orginials to the FOIA Officer. Update: 02/16/11: Due to name and DOB, Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education has been performed with employee.