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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 16, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072961, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Hampton, VA
Issue:
Veteran A received laboratory results for Veteran B which included his name, address and protected health information (PHI). Update: 03/19/12:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer provided education and training to HAS staff members regarding the mailing of protected health information. PO reviewed Mail Directive 6609 with staff. Privacy Officer provided the Privacy Fact sheet on the Disclosure of Protected Health and Individually Identifiable Information.