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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 14, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085773, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Ann Arbor, MI
Issue:
A box clearly labeled BARD Catheters was mailed from the Community Based Outpatient Clinic Pharmacy to the patient's home address. Update: 02/14/13:The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification leter.02/19/13:The Data Breach Core Team reviewed the appeal and determined that the Veteran should still be notified even though the Veteran is already aware. The notification will provide the Veteran with an official recognition.
Outcome:
The Privacy Officer is working with the Pharmacy Service Chief to assure that a process is in place to mail these packages in non-see-through wrapped packages.