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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 24, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070975, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Bedford, MA
Issue:
Veteran A was given Veteran B's information when leaving the Primary Care clinic area. Veteran A realized this when he got home and immediately called the VA to return it. He put it in the mail today. Update: 01/24/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer discussed incident with AO for Primary Care, ACS Clinic Coordinator, Primary Care Nurse Manager, and Firm Chief of Primary Care. Responsible individual could not be identified. PO reviewed incident and provided guidance at an All Staff Primary Care Staff meeting on 2/24/2012. Notification letters sent to effected Veterans.