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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 21, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087070, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Oklahoma City, OK
Issue:
Employee mailed Veteran A's password protected radiology disc to Veteran B. Veteran A could not view the images due to the password. However, Veteran B's name, type of exam and date of exam was labeled on the disc. Update: 03/21/13:Veteran A will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee has been educated on making sure correct radiology disc goes in the correct envelope.