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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 October 3, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080766, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Orlando, FL
Issue:
In addition to his own appointment letter, Veteran A also received Veteran B, C, and D's appointment letters stuffed in the same envelope. Veteran A returned the letters on 10/2/12, after having received them the prior week. The letters contained the Veterans' first initial of last name plus the last four of their SSN, full name, address, and future eye appointments. No other Personally Identifiable Information or Protected Health Information was listed in the letters. Update: 10/03/12:Three Veterans will be sent a notificaiton letter.
Outcome:
Discussed with all HAS clerks and Chief of Volunteers. All staff reminded to stay focused on their duties. HIPAA Notifcation letters mailed.