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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 1, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071287, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
Test results were mailed to a Veteran. The Veteran received the test results on both 01/31/12 and a duplicate set on 02/01/12. Neither envelope was sealed. The information at risk includes the Veteran's name, address and lab results. Update: 02/01/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The supervisor found this incident was due to operator error. He is in the process of writing an SOP and a training document on how to use the equipment properly. Each employee will be trained on the processes. A double check will also be established when letters come off the Letter Folder and Stuffer.