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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 16, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084738, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Butler, PA
Issue:
Veteran A called into VA Butler Healthcare and talked to the Privacy Officer. Veteran A had received Veteran B's audiology report from a recent audiology appointment. Veteran A shredded the Audio report. The PO investigated where the report was sent from and it was sent from the Release of Information Department. It contained all the information previously noted on the prior screens. Update: 01/16/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO and Supervisors of ROI reviewed procedures of the ROI department and stressed the importance of double checking work before sending it out. Reminded them of the importance of protecting veteran health information