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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 7, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056848, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
A VA employee mis-faxed a Prosthetic Form to an incorrect fax number. The receiver notified the facility of this issue and provided the documents received. Update: 01/07/11:Veteran will receive a letter of notifciation.
Outcome:
Education and training to include being aware of and double checking the fax number prior to sending, was provided to the employee that was involved with this mis-faxed document.