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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 2, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072431, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Fresno, CA
Issue:
Two pages of Veteran A's medical record had been erroneously scanned into another Veteran's medical record. In response to a valid Release of information request the medical record was faxed to a third party. After the medical record was released to the third party requester it was discovered that the two lab results of Veteran A were included in error with this request. Update: 03/05/12:Due to full name, full SSN, DOB and medical information being disclosed, Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Recipient of faxed information was contacted, unintended information was identified and destroyed. Scanning Vendor was contacted and mis scanned records were rescanned to correct record. Release of Information staff have been educated to review records for misfiling before releasing. Credit monitoring letter mailed to Veteran whose information was disclosed 3-5-12.