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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 11, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060771, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 St. Cloud, MN
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medical results report because the wrong address was used. The report contained Veteran B's name, but had Veteran A's address. The letter also contained Veteran B's partial SSN and the results of his exam. Update: 04/11/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.NOTE: There were a total of 29 Mis-Mailed incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other 28 are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Mailed Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
The employee who had used the incorrect address when sending the medical reports was reminded to always validate they have the correct information before sending/giving/sharing any reports or results whether by mail or in person.