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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 11, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080045, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA
Issue:
A skin reassessment list of inpatients was erroneously mailed to a Veteran by a VA employee. The Veteran has returned the list to VA custody. Approximately 46 full names, full SSNs and ward locations are on the list. Update: 09/12/12:A letter offering credit protection services will be sent to 46 Veterans.
Outcome:
It has been determine the Veteran requested discharge instructions to be mailed to his home and in doing so the VA employee accidently included the skin reassessment list in the envelope. The Privacy Officer has reviewed the Privacy Policy with the employee. The employees signature was obtained as acknowledgment and understanding.