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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 5, 2012. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081986, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Cincinnati, OH
Issue:
A Veteran (A) reported receiving in the mail two Veterans' (B and C) lab result letters. The Veteran came to the hospital and returned the letters. Update: 11/05/12:Veterans B and C will be sent letters offering credit protection services, as their dates of birth were disclosed.
Outcome:
Briefed staff on the importance of properly mailing out patient information, ensure you double check envelope has proper patient information prior to sealing.