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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 11, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073957, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's letter. The letter contained Veteran B's full name, address and protected health information (PHI). The information was outside of VA control for more than 72 hours. Update: 04/11/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Reminded employees the proper method for protecting PHI.