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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 13, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072779, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Detroit, MI
Issue:
During a visit to the emergency department, Patient A received an armband with personally identifiable information of Patient B Update: 03/13/12:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Staff has received additional training by supervisor for use and placement of armbands.