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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 10, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087751, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
Veteran A had requested a copy of his medical records from the Release of Information Office. When he received his records in the mail, he then noticed that he also received medical records of two (2) other Veterans.Veteran A reported this incident and has also turned in the other records of the other two (2) Veterans. Update: 04/10/13:Two (2) Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Mismailed records were returned and then mailed to the appropriate Veteran. CM letters to both Veterans have been mailed. Employee involved has been counseled and educated on the importance of performing quality checks prior to mailing.Request this ticket be changed to a closed status.