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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 10, 2013. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087755, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Loma Linda, CA
Issue:
Medical records were mailed to the wrong Veteran. Same last name, wrong Veteran. Update: 04/10/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.04/10/13:Update - Privacy Officer states that Veteran A claims his information was also exposed therefore Veteran A will also be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
We have re-educated the Release of Information staff. We stressed the importance of quality control when dealing with medical records. Recommend that this ticket be closed. Credit protection letter has been mailed out. Will upload the redacted letter.