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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 10, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059452, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Fresno, CA
Issue:
Clinics appointment dates for Veteran A were mailed to Veteran B; Veteran B returned the list to this facility. Update: 03/11/11:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff will be in-serviced by Supervisor to be more diligent when mailing out information.