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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 August 28, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079639, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Lebanon, PA
Issue:
A Release of Information supervisor released an accounting of disclosure showing all medical information released on Veteran A without a properly signed release of information consent. Update: 08/28/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being released without consent.
Outcome:
Release of information supervisor was advised on the safeguarding of patient personal identifiable information. Employee's supervisor met with staff and instructed staff of the violation and the consequences. Employee will be verbally re-educated . Employees will be required to conduct peer reviews on each other's mailing prior to being sent out to ensure compliance with patient identifiable information.