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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 20, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069840, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Jackson, MS
Issue:
The facility received a letter from Veteran A who stated he had received Veteran B's medical record. Records were mailed to the wrong address. Release of Information office will be forwarding a self addressed, metered envelope to Veteran A so that he can return them to the Medical Center. Update: 02/17/12:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Employee counseled and instructed to completer refresher training. -- Credit monitoring letter sent out.