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VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 12, 2014. Also cited in 18 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000105296, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: RENO NV - 654
Issue:
Veteran A's spouse called to say that she received the emergency room discharge note of Veteran B with the same last name. The spouse states that she will mail discharge note today.
Outcome:
06/13/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.