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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 1, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064357, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Privacy Officer received notification that a Veteran received an appointment letter in the mail, but the envelope also contained mailings intended for two other veterans. Update: 07/01/11:Veteran B and C will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Appropriate Supervisor has been contacted and informed of the incident. Education provided to staff by the Privacy Officer regarding the protection of information.They were reminded to check mailings to be sure that paper does not stick together. Copy of redacted notification letter sent to IRCT. Two Veterans were notified.