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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 6, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073808, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
A VA Employee provided copy of authorization to release information from Veteran A to Veteran B. Veteran B telephoned the coordinator to report error. The Privacy Officer (PO) has requested Veteran to return document. Scanned image of document will be removed from administrative medical record. Update: 04/06/12:Due to full SSN and DOB being exposed, Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO has provided education to employee, he is aware of this type of breach and the explains it was human error. HR and service will provide disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate.