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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 June 8, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063432, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
The Infection Control Officer sent a letter to the county health department with the Veteran's son who is the next of kin (NOK) listed as the infected individual in error. The letter contained the NOK's name, date of birth and diagnosis. Update: 06/08/11:Veteran A's next of kin (NOK) will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Infection Control Officer has reviewed letter generation process and understands the mistake that was made. Local Health department has been contacted in an attempt to gain access to the state reporting system in order to make the letter process no longer needed.