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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 May 11, 2011. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000062333, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Chillicothe, OH
Issue:
Veteran A's lab results were mailed to another Veteran in error. Veteran A's full name, SSN, address and lab results were included. Veteran B who received the mailing turned the documents in to the VA. Update: 05/11/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Lab staff educated and reminded to exercise extreme caution when mailing lab results to avoid sending information to unauthorized individuals.