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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 25, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087167, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Durham, NC
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medical records in error. Veteran A mailed medical records to Veteran B. Veteran B then notified the VA. Update: 03/25/13:Duet to full SSN and medical information being exposed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Veteran B refused to return the medical records as they belonged to him. As of this date and time, it has not been determined how Veteran A received Veteran B's medical records. The Durham VA is not sure Person A is even at Veteran at this point. The responsible service extensively researched the incident but has not been able to determine how the incident occurred. Training, awareness, and education has been provided to the responsible service.