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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 August 20, 2012. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079324, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
A Veteran received a CD and paper records which contained the personally identifiable information (PII) and/or protected health information (PHI) of another Veteran. The records were mailed to Veteran A's home. The records were for Veteran B. Veteran A returned the records to the facility Patient Advocate. Update: 08/20/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services. His full SSN and medical information were mailed to Veteran in error.08/27/12:Upon further investigation, 2 Veterans' SSNs were disclosed. Both will be sent offers for credit protection services.NOTE: There were a total of 22 Mis-Mailed incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other 21 are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Mailed Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
CM letters mailed. PO provided education to employee. HR and service has completed appropriate disciplinary action.