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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 7, 2011. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058032, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Issue:
Mis mailing of information to a Veteran. Veteran received lab results that was not his own. Incident not reported in accordance with time frames due to misunderstanding/miscommunication by Contractor in accordance with the recently established BAA. Update: 02/09/11:The Veteran whose information was disclosed will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Plan of corrective action in place.