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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 3, 2013. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084243, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 North Chicago, IL
Issue:
A DoD Active duty member was mailed a radiology CD of another patient. Update: 01/03/13:One patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to the disclosure of full name and date of birth.
Outcome:
Proper procedures are being reviewed with employee.