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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 18, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080236, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Orlando, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's appointment letter in the mail. The appointment letter contained Veteran B's first initial of last name, last four SSN, and three appointment dates identifying clinics, locations, and times. Veteran A mailed the appointment letter to the Privacy Officer after contacting the medical center. Veteran A will be contacted for follow-up questions. Health Administration Services has been notified. Update: 09/18/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to Protected Health Information being disclosed.
Outcome:
Clerks on the Team have been advised to exercise more caution when generating multiple appointment letters, and to carefully check each envelope before sealing.