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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 12, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080065, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
A VA Employee called Veteran A and asked Veteran A how he was feeling. Veteran A was confused as to why the Employee was asking therefore the Employee asked Veteran A if his SSN was XXX-XX-XXXX and Veteran A stated no. The SSN belongs to a Veteran B, who has same name. Update: 09/12/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee supervisor contacted and advised to take corrective action and disciplinary action as appropriate.