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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 25, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074590, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
A letter regarding containing a surgery pre-operative patient education note intended for Patient A was sent to Veteran B . The Veteran sent the letter back to the VA. Update: 04/25/12:Due to full SSN and medical information being disclosed, Patient A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Taked to Surgery Supervisor who is going to discuss with her staff the importance of patient privacy and mismailing