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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 6, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078832, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Martinez, CA
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medical records in the mail. Veteran A reports the records were in the same envelope as his records when he received them. Update: 08/07/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Educated the employee on the importance of reviewing all medical records before releasing to requestor to ensure they belong to that person.