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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 12, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072742, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 White River Junction, VT
Issue:
Veteran received appointment letter for another Veteran which included his full name, address, date of birth and full SSN. Veteran immediately contacted Associate Director at VAMC. Pt Rep contacted this Veteran and he has sealed this letter and will deliver to Pt Rep's office on 3/15/12. Affected Veteran notified and appreciates swift recovery steps. Update: 03/23/12:One Veteran will be sent an letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff member who mailed information notified and counseled. Going forward, will review all patient information prior to mailings.