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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 19, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085883, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
The VA mailroom mislabeled three dental packages intended to go to the Central Dental Lab in Texas but were mis-mailed to a Veteran. The Veteran contacted the VA and will return the packages on 2/20/2013. Privacy will determine what PHI was disclosed once the packages are returned. Update: 02/20/13:Two (2) Veterans will receive letters offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
VA employee counseled on the topic of Mail/Information Security and this topic was an agenda item at the Service supervisor's meeting. The Service is establishing a Standard Operation Procedure to minimize future occurrence. Attention to detail stressed and quality controls established. Redacted copy of credit monitoring letter uploaded.