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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 July 21, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064914, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's appointment card. The appointment card had correct address of Veteran B but was bundled with Veteran A's mail. Veteran A opened the appointment card without looking at address. Update: 07/21/11:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
The Veteran's apppointment card delivered by USPS to wrong address.