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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 17, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000062614, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Bedford, MA
Issue:
A printout of the first page of the Patient Inquiry for Veteran A was mailed to Veteran B. Veteran B mailed the page back to the Privacy Officer. The Patient Inquiry contained Veteran A's name, full SSN, data of birth and protected health information. Update: 05/17/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, due to full name, full SSN and full DoB being disclosed.
Outcome:
Staff reminded to carefully review what is pulled off of printer and put in envelopes to patients.