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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 1, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065280, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 New Orleans, LA
Issue:
An employee mailed an eyeglass voucher to a patient which reflected the patient's name and full SSN in the window of the envelope. Update: 08/01/11:One patient will receive a letter offering credit protection services, due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
The employee was provided education, training and awareness on inappropriate disclosure of individually identifiable information and the importance of attention to detail in handling III. Mailroom staff will also received awareness training on screening outgoing mail that may inappropriately reveal PHI or III.