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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 27, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067188, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Reno, NV
Issue:
The Privacy Officer (PO) received phone call from Veteran A stating he had received letter in the mail and attached was Veteran B's test results. The test results included Veteran B's name, address, lab results and diagnosis. Update: 09/28/11:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Privacy Officer talked with staff, need to verify PHI prior to sealing envelopes.