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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 1, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071271, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
Veteran A received appointment letter from the Primary Care Clinic and found appointment letter of Veteran B in the same envelope. The administrative clerk from the service advised Veteran A to discard the letter. The Privacy Officer (PO) is unable to identify the person responsible for mailing letters as there are various staff members involved in mailing letters. Update: 02/01/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Veteran mailed notification letter. PO provided education to service. irresponsible party is unknown.