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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 15, 2013. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084653, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
A Veteran reported receiving a flu shot letter with another letter attached addressed to another Veteran. The letter contained Veteran B's full name and address. Update: 01/15/13:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Had sensors checked on mail machine.