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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 21, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063915, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Hampton, VA
Issue:
Mismailing of laboratory results for Veteran A were improperly disclosed to Veteran B. Update: 06/22/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The Privacy Office provided re-education to the Health Administration clerks on the appropriate procedures when processing laboratory letters to maintain confidentiality of protected health information.