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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 29, 2013. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088632, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Denver, CO
Issue:
Veteran/VA employee opened his mail to discover two other Veterans letters included with his. The letters were appointment reminders. Update: 04/29/13:Veteran A and B will be sent a notification letter.06/05/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Employees were reminded on the importance of double checking work and only putting one patient per envelope.