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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 7, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060640, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 St Louis, MO
Issue:
A Release of Information Technician inadvertently included medical documents of Veteran A in a mailing to Veteran B. Veteran B reported error to ROI Supervisor. Update: 04/08/11:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee given verbal reprimand. Action mitigated by high volume of PHI/PII mailed by Section.