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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 15, 2011. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061059, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 El Paso, TX
Issue:
The Privacy Officer (PO) received packet of information from the Privacy Officer at Tuscaloosa, Alabama who had received the packet of information from Veteran A at her facility. Veteran A had received 9 pages of medical record information and a CD on Veteran B included in his packet of information. The packet contained Veteran B's name, address, full SSN, date of birth, and protected health information. Update: 04/18/11;Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
05/31/2011 Update: Review of documentation related to fact-finding for medical Records/Release of Information Section noted that incorrect documents mistakenly included in incorrect envelope. Staff received re-education and review of procedural steps to assure that correct labeling, verification and mail-out must be double checked prior to placement in distribution for mail delivery. ticket recommended for closure based on fact-finding and remedial action as noted above. Submitted: JWinstead, Privacy Officer EPVAHCSNotification and offer of credit monitoring to be provided to Veteran B prior to ticket closure. JWinstead, Privacy Officer EPVAHCS