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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)

VISN 21 Honolulu, HI

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 6, 2013. Also cited in 141 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000085537, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 21 Honolulu, HI

Issue:

Prescription eyeglasses were addressed and mailed to the wrong Veteran (similar names). Veteran signed for the package, opened it and noticed it wasn't his. Information on the eyeglass prescription had the correct Veteran information on it. He then took the eyeglasses to the local Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) where they were secured. Update: 02/06/13:Veteran B will be sent a general notification letter.

Outcome:

Employee responsible for mis-mailing has re-taken privacy/security training in TMS.

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