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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 March 22, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087094, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
Patient A received lab result letter in the mail. In addition, the lab result for Patient B was included with Patient As letter. Patient A return the letter of Patient B back to the facility. Update: 03/22/13:Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
The privacy office has reviewed the mailing distribution process and spoke to the mail distribution team. Notified them of the importance of checking and monitoring what is being sent from the medical center. They are aware and will monitor the documents. In addition, a new envelope stuffing machine will be ordered.