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Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 23, 2013. Also cited in 69 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000092417, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MILWAUKEE WI - 695
Issue:
Patient B's address was incorrectly pasted into a letter for Patient A, and thus mismailed. Contents of letter include upcoming appointment time and treatment suggestions for non-7332 MH diagnosis, along with contact information of VHA treating staff.
Outcome:
07/19/13: Patient A will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.