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Chillicothe VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 25, 2015. Also cited in 57 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000121340, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: CHILLICOTHE OH - 538
Issue:
Veteran A called the Call Center and reported that he received in the mail an appointment letter for Veteran B with a similar name along with his appointment letter. The letter contained the appointment information and medication list. The Call Center asked Veteran A to return the appointment letter received in error to the Privacy Officer (PO). The PO received the information on 06/25/15.
Outcome:
06/25/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.