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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 12, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000062415, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
A Release of Information clerk mailed Veteran A's Audiology report to Veteran B. Update: 05/12/11:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Training was conducted with the staff member and education given on the importance of checking all mail outs before sending. Supervisor was involved and submission to HR has been taken for disciplinary action.