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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 17, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088078, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Veteran A received a stool card in the mail intended for Veteran B. The card contained Veteran B's name and full SSN. Update: 04/18/13:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.05/29/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Letter of Notification was mailed to Veteran on 5/17/2013. Education was provided to staff involved on 4/17/2013 by Privacy Officer.