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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 10, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087771, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Cleveland, OH
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B Health Benefits Renewal Form and VA return envelope in the mail. Veteran A returned all documents to CBOC. Update: 04/10/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.04/16/13:Update - Veteran A will also be sent a letter offering credit protection services as Veteran B also received Veteran A's information.05/08/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Employee was counseled by supervisor and Credit Monitoring Letters have been mailed to patients.