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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 29, 2011. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069122, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Madison, WI
Issue:
An employee sent a Preliminary Fee Remittance Advice Report to Veteran A which also contained information for Veteran B. Veteran A contacted Social Work to return the information. Update: 11/29/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to name and PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
Fee basis staff have been re-educated on proper procedure for mailing of Veteran information and reminded to check pt info before mailing to ensure it is being sent to the correct individual. Staff reminded of potential consequences for Veteran with compromise of information.