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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 18, 2011. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059771, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Spokane, WA
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's VA printout of his Request for Outpatient Services (ROS). The Veteran noticed the mis-mailing error and returned the mis-mailed paperwork via mail to the Spokane VAMC which was forwarded internally to the Privacy Officer (PO). The ROS contained Veteran B's name, date of birth, partial SSN, diagnosis. Update: 03/18/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Counseled employee to double check accuracy prior to mailing any correspondence letters also gave awareness training to other pertinent staff.