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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
VISN 17 San Antonio, TX
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 27, 2011. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068092, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX
Issue:
An appointment letter for Patient B was in same envelope mailed to Patient A. Update: 10/28/11:Patient B will be sent a notification letter due to full name and PHI being exposed.
Outcome:
Staff was re-educated.