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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 28, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067220, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA
Issue:
The Supervisor from the Radiology department reported to the Privacy Office that a copy of CD containing images was given to Veteran A for a medical visit with an non- VA, fee basis provider. The CD that was given to the Veteran A contained the information pertaining to Veteran B. Update: 09/28/11:The CD also contained the full SSN therefore, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Cd was returned, employee was reeducated about better quality assurance of radiology Cd's.