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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 22, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072000, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue:
Veteran A received his next appointment letter in the mail and Veteran B's letter was also in the envelope. Veteran A will bring letter at his appointment time. The letter contained Veteran B's name, address and diagnosis. Update: 02/22/12:Veteran B will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Staff educated.