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John J. Pershing VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 8, 2013. Also cited in 20 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000095613, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: POPLAR BLUFF MO - 657A4
Issue:
A Veteran called in today to report he received an envelope that contained his medication list that included full name, full SSN and data of birth. The envelope was unsealed and the glue had not been moistened to seal. On further questioning of the Veteran, he stated that he had called into the clerk at the clinic and asked for a medication list. The clerk mailed the medication list. Upon further investigating into the Veteran's medical record, the clerk did not obtain an authorization for this release.
Outcome:
10/08/13: The Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being exposed.