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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 23, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079527, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's document after an appointment. Update: 08/24/12:The document contained the Veterans name and health information. No date of birth or full ssn was disclosed. One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Staff was educated on the proper procedure for mailing of patient information.