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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 22, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075853, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Togus, ME
Issue:
The Radiology Department mailed a CD Rom with 3 radiology studies to the wrong Veteran. Veteran who received CD contacted Radiology Dept and Radiology asked the Veteran to return the CD. CD was received and brought to privacy officer. Correct CD was released to correct Veteran. Update: 05/22/12:One (1) Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Educated employee, retrieved CD