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Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 27, 2014. Also cited in 69 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000104600, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MILWAUKEE WI - 695
Issue:
Two lab letters, sent individually by same VHA PACT team, were sent to the incorrect recipients along with the correct info. Incorrect Patient A's info included full name, address, lab result, and full SSN. Incorrect Patient B's info included full name, lab results, and address. Both letters were returned by the inappropriate recipients.
Outcome:
05/27/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Patient A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed, and Patient B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.