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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 May 22, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075846, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Iowa City, IA
Issue:
Veteran A reported to the VA he received Veteran B's appointment letter in the mail with his. The appointment letter for Veteran B included Two scheduled appointment names/times; Veterans name, address and last four. Veteran A returned the letter to the VA. Update: 05/22/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.
Outcome:
Email sent to volunteer supervisor to provide education again.