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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 November 6, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082067, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Asheville, NC
Issue:
Veteran A was issued another Veteran B's hearing aids by mistake. The box containing the hearing aids listed the Veteran B's full name and last four of his social security number. Update: 11/07/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Reinforced privacy policy with employee. Notified Veteran via credit monitoring letter.