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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 January 28, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085103, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Altoona, PA
Issue:
Veteran A was mailed a laboratory report meant for Veteran B. The report contained Veteran B's full name, full SSN and lab results. Update: 01/28/13:Due to full SSN and medical information being disclosed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.NOTE: There were a total of 35 Mis-Mailed incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other 34 are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Mailed Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
Original records were returned to the Release of Information Office. Release of Information staff have been re-educated regarding the importance of double checkingwho the records are being disclosed to. Quality assurance process is in place.