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Tomah VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 4, 2014. Also cited in 36 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000104961, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: TOMAH WI - 676
Issue:
A VA Employee/Veteran was mailed (within the facility, red bag) information pertaining to programs for spouse that are offered to Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans. The red bag was opened but not by Employee/Veteran, who it was addressed to, and then placed in Employee/Veteran mail slot unsecured. The Veteran's name and diagnosis were compromised.
Outcome:
06/05/14: The Incident Resolution Team determined that the Veteran will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.