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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 13, 2012. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079117, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Birmingham, AL
Issue:
Patient A presented to the Huntsville Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) with paperwork addressed to Patient A that he received in the mail from the Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC) which contained a Release of Information form with Patient B's name and last four digits of Patient B's social security number (SSN). A letter addressed to Patient A was also contained in the envelope. Update: 08/14/12:Patient B will be sent a notification letter, as his name, last 4, and other medical information were disclosed.
Outcome:
Document was retrieved. Employee was required to complete Privacy training course and counseled.