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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 April 15, 2013. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087957, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's appointment listing. Information disclosed included full name and full SSN. Update: 04/15/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Unable to determine which employee disclosed the wrong document as the Veteran was unsure which clinic/department the appointment list came from. Credit monitoring letter uploaded and mailed on April 16, 2013.