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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 December 3, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083178, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
A VA Patient Advocate received a letter of complaint from a Veteran. Attached to the letter was a copy of the Patient Census sheet from 10/2010. The Veteran who possessed the document was a patient at the time and received a copy of the Census at the time of discharge. The Veteran has been in possession of the document since then. Update: 12/10/12:Thirty-four (34) Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Document was returned, credit monitoring/NOK notification letters sent out. Educated staff -check entire discharge package prior to discharge.