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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 24, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059973, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Asheville, NC
Issue:
A provider accidentally gave a document to the wrong Veteran. The Veteran made the observation after arriving at home. Update: 03/24/11:One Veteran will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Provider received additional training from both his supervisor and the PO.