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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 16, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069744, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 New Orleans, LA
Issue:
A Veteran received his medical records per his request, but also received the medical records of three other Veterans in the envelope with his documents. Update: 12/16/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
QM will evaluate and address the procedural and quality and control issue this indicident reflects.