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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 8, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087681, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Veteran A was mailed Veteran B's appointment letter. Veteran A returned the appointment letter to the VA. Privacy will investigate. Update: 04/08/13:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
VA employee involved completed VA Privacy and Information Security and Rules of Behavior as well as VHA Privacy and HIPAA training. HIPAA Notification Letter mailed to affected Veteran.