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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 1, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085344, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Veteran/Employee A was mis-mailed Veteran B's medical appointment information. The appointment letter includes Veteran B's full name, mailing address, and appointment information (date/time/clinic). Update: 02/01/13:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
VA employee involved retook VA Privacy and Information Security and Rules of Behavior and VHA Privacy and HIPAA training. Service reminded all clerical staff of the importance of mailing the correct information to the correct Veteran.HIPAA Notification letter mailed to the affected Veteran.