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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 March 22, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087089, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Orlando, FL
Issue:
Veteran A called Telephone Triage stating that she was provided an appointment letter belonging to Veteran B. The error was not identified until after the Veteran A arrived home. Veteran A was ask to bring the letter with the other veterans information back to the clinic. Veteran A expressed intent to comply. Veteran B appointment letter contain his name, address, appointment date/time and clinic location. No SSN listed. Update: 03/22/13:Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
The clerk has been counseled and verbally admonished to exercise more caution when presenting Veterans with their appointment lists.