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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 27, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064169, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue:
An appointment letter was sent with another Veteran's appointment letter. The Privacy Officer (PO) has talked with Veteran A whom the letter was sent to. A letter and a return envelope was sent to Veteran A so they can return the appointment letter to the PO. Veteran B's name and medical information were disclosed. Update: 06/28/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Spoke with the supervisor and the clerk mailing appointments about the importance of checking each letter.