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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 26, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084037, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A received a reminder letter for his own appointment and a second letter intended for a Patient B. The Privacy Officer (PO) is unsure if these letters still have the last four digits of the SSN on them. The PO will ask Patient A to return the letter to determine the details. Update: 01/02/13:The Privacy Officer has been unsuccessful in contacting Patient A to verify the information contained in the letter. Patient B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employees reminded to be more cautious when handling documents with PII/PHI.