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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 2, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069279, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
A Veteran received a letter and along with it was someone else's medication list. The Veteran mailed the incorrect document back to the VA. Update: 12/05/11:The individual whose medication list was disclosed will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Education was given to staff regarding the importance of privacy and attention to detail when mailing things out.