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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 April 24, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074545, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
A Veteran received an appointment list with 3 other Veteran's full names, full social security number and clinic names along with his appointment letter. The Veteran returned the list to the VA. Update: 04/24/12:Three Veterans will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
The employee and volunteer were given more training on the handling of mail and the importance of checking the information being put it into the envelope. The Supervisor was notified and advised the employee to review all letters before giving to the volunteer and the volunteer was advised to make sure only one appointment reminder per envelope.