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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 February 4, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085440, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran A reported that he received the lab results of Veteran B in the mail. Update: 02/05/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN and lab results were disclosed..
Outcome:
Veteran A returned the information to the facility. The PO has mailed a copy of the lab results to Veteran B. Medical Administration Supervisor has been informed and has reviewed the process with the appropriate staff to prevent reoccurrence.LETTER OFFERING CRDIT MONITORING MAILED TO THE VETERAN 2/20/13.