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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 30, 2011. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067317, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Harlingen, TX
Issue:
A Medical Adminisntration Service clerk faxed a Release of Information request to an incorrect fax number. The fax included the Veteran's full SSN and first name, Update: 09/30/11:The Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Process at clinic has been changed, so that only the ROI clerk will send requests for medical information for Veterans. MAS clerk who misfaxed information has been instructed by supervisor to retake privacy and information security training. Credit monitoring letter has been sent to Veteran patient and redacted copy has been uploaded.