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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 August 2, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078674, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Milwaukee, WI
Issue:
Veteran A was mailed some documents from the VAMC and Veteran B's consultation sheet was included in the envelope to Veteran A. Update: 08/02/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Supervisor of responsible office was notified of mis-mailing and is educating staff on procedures to protect patient's confidentiality.