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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 24, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081547, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 White River Junction, VT
Issue:
A Veteran recieved a progress note for another Veteran in the mail. The Veteran sent the infomation to the Facility Director. Update: 10/24/12:Due to full SSN and medical information being exposed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
MSAs were educated on the error and the process has changed to give staff a second review prior to sealing the envelopes. This will aid in cutting down mis mailings.