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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 23, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079472, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
The Privacy Officer (PO) at the Alvin C York Murfreesboro Campus was contacted by a Business Office employee who stated that Veteran A provided medical records of another Veteran to them. Veteran A informed the employee that he had requested a copy of his records through the Release of Information Office (ROI) and when they arrived, they also contained the medical records of Veteran B. Veteran Bs personal identifiable information includes: full name, full social security number, date of birth, address, progress notes, problem list, lab results, radiology reports and list of medications. Update: 08/23/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
8/29/12 - PO has obtained the medical records that were mis-mailed. CM letter completed and to be mailed on this date. PO referred incident to Chief, Business Office for the appropriate action, which will include disciplinary actions and education/training.