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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 1, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085350, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
The Release of Information (ROI) office sent a copy of paper records in with another release. Veteran A received Veteran B's copy of paper records. Veteran B's name and protected health information (PHI) was disclosed. Update: 02/01/13:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Staff was educated on double checking envelopes when mailing.