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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 29, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066214, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
Veteran A reported that someone else received his medical records in the mail. The unknown receiver mailed them to Veteran A. The medical records include the name, full SSN and medical information. Update: 08/30/11:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee that made error no longer is employed here.