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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 7, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068408, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
Veteran A received lab results of Veteran B in mailed correspondence. Veteran A returned documents to VA Privacy Officer. Update: 11/08/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
HIPAA notification letter mailed on 11-18-11. PO provided re-education to staff.