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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 15, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075510, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
A Veteran received a mental health Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination consult on another Veteran in the mail. He has had it for a few months and just returned it. It took him so long to return because he was dealing with his wife's medical condition. Update: 05/15/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Brought to employees attention the importance of patient privacy and ensure we are sending information out to the correct person and double checking.