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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 November 30, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069150, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Miami, FL
Issue:
A VA Provider mistakenly handed an envelope to a patient containing another patient's outside medical records. The outside medical records contained medical information and the individuals DOB, but did not contain the individual's social security number. The day after he received the incorrect records, the patient, mailed the documents back to the provider. Update: 11/30/11:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Training has been provided to staff at a staff meeting for privacy awareness during the handling of patient information. Person responsible for breach has retaken VHA Privacy course in TMS.