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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 9, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070505, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Veteran A called to notify us that he had received Veteran B's appointment listing. This listing would have had Veteran B's name, last four of his SSN and his mailing address as well as the appointment information. Update: 01/09/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter, as his appointment information was sent to Veteran A.
Outcome:
Staff reminded to use caution when handling documents with PII/PHI.