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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 August 7, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078852, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Lebanon, PA
Issue:
Veteran A received a fee basis letter documentation in the mail concerning his claim. Veteran's A information was in the envelope along with Veteran B's fee basis letter documentation concerning veteran's name and full address. Veteran A returned documentation to the Privacy Officer in the mail. Update: 08/07/12:Veteran B will be sent a General Notification letter due to name and home address being disclosed.
Outcome:
VA Volunteer that assists in the department was informed on the importance of security and privacy safeguards on personal patient identifiable information.