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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 19, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066918, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
Release of Information (ROI) clerk sent medical information to a county office. The release form (10-5345) did not authorize the information that was sent. The information was sent on 09/08/11. The Clinical Psychologist found out on 09/12/11 that the wrong information was sent. The Privacy Officer (PO) was not notified timely. The PO contacted the County office 09/19/11; they are mailing all information back to the PO. Update: 09/19/11:Due to full SSN and medical information being sent to the wrong place, Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The employee has taken additional training to include review of policies and procedures. A random sampling of his work is reviewed prior to mailing.