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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 31, 2012. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081818, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Tucson, AZ
Issue:
Veteran A called into the front desk and said he received copies of his own records but that Veteran B's x-ray report was included with his information. The x-ray contained Veteran B's name, address, full SSN and protected health information (PHI). Update: 10/31/12:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Remedial training was provided to staff to ensure incidents like this do not occur in the future.