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This database was last updated in December 2015 ago and should only be used as a historical snapshot. More recent data on breaches affecting 500 or more people is available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Breach Portal.
VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 16, 2013. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087986, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
An employee mailed a completed form to a patient and it had another Veteran's letter from a provider attached. Update: 04/16/13:The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.
Outcome:
Sent to HRMS for action. Employee required to re-take Privacy Training.