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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 13, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085744, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Detroit, MI
Issue:
Veteran/Employee A received a letter addressed to Veteran B in with a letter they received. The letter for Veteran B included the full name, address, negative and positive test results - tests that could be embarrassing to Veteran B. Update: 02/13/13:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
PO discussed with Supervisor and staff the need to review all documents. Supervisor indicated they will provide additional training to staff to insure these types of incidents do not occur again.