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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 20, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070871, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
The Medical Administration Service Supervisor reported to the Privacy Officer (PO) that a Veteran called the facility stating that he received a mailing which also contained documents intended for 5 other Veterans and a printed email intended for a VA employee. Update: 01/23/12:Five Veterans will be sent letters of notification as their appointment letters were disclosed in error. The printed email did not have sensitive information on it.
Outcome:
Notification letters sent to the veterans on 1/24/12. A redacted copy was uploaded. Event has been resolved and request closure of this ticket.