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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 January 7, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084337, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Veteran A was mailed his appointment letter along with Veteran B's medical consultation sheet. Veteran Bs full name, full SSN, date of birth, address, and phone number was inappropriate disclosed. Privacy Office will investigate. Update: 01/07/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.NOTE: There were a total of 19 Mis-Mailed incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other 18 are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Mailed Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
Employee involved given a verbal counseling and completed re-training on Privacy and Information Security. Credit monitoring letter mailed to the affected Veteran.