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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 1, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071308, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Wichita, KS
Issue:
Upon discharge, Veteran A received the discharge paperwork of Veteran B. Veteran A did not know he received the wrong paperwork until he got home. The paperwork included Veteran B's name, full SSN and medication information. Update: 02/02/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Work area employees briefed on responsibility of ensuring proper steps are taken when mailing sensitive information. Credit monitoring letter provided to Veteran.