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Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center

MILWAUKEE WI - 695

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 27, 2014. Also cited in 69 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000104606, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: MILWAUKEE WI - 695

Issue:

An employee mailed two Patients' medical records to the same recipient. A self-addressed postage-paid envelope is being sent to the incorrect recipient so that he/she may return documentation at VHA expense.

Outcome:

05/28/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that one Patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.

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