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C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 21, 2014. Also cited in 111 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000100771, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: BAY PINES FL - 516
Issue:
Release of Information Office released a deceased Veteran's medical record (including 7332) in response to a written request signed by a SSgt of a local Police department. The purpose of the request was for the local Police to "get an understanding of possible underlying issues" concerning the Veteran's suicide. It has been determined the release of this information to this requester for these purposes was not appropriate in accordance with VHA Handbook 1605.1.
Outcome:
02/21/14: A letter will be sent to the Veterans Next of Kin.