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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)

VISN 04 Philadelphia, PA

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 25, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.


Report ID: SPE000000058824, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 04 Philadelphia, PA

Issue:

When preparing a response for routine Release of Information to attorney of Veteran A the VHA employee erroneously enclosed the medical records of Veteran B, who also had a valid request for records. Update: 02/25/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.

Outcome:

Employee counseled by supervisor.

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