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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 December 4, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083219, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
Employee mailed records to the wrong Patient. The information contained Patient B's full SSN, full name, medical information, date of birth, and home address. Update: 12/04/12:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
To HRMS. Also employee required to re-take privacy training.