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Alexandria VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 23, 2014. Also cited in 16 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000113151, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ALEXANDRIA LA - 502
Issue:
A direct care worker posted the full name of Veteran A, who was her patient, and the date he passed away on FaceBook.
Outcome:
12/23/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the Veteran's Next of Kin will be sent a notification letter.