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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 April 8, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087690, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
A Release of Information (ROI) clerk faxed a pathology report to a wrong number. The fax went to the home of a physician outside the VA. This physician had previously been a contracted employee. He knew to call and report the incident. He also stated he had a cross cut shredder and put the report through his shredder. The fax has been sent to the provider's office who requested the pathology report. Update: 04/09/13:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
ROI clerk has been re-educated about faxing procedures.