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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 11, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075391, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A recently re-assigned Employee did not properly sort outgoing lab result letters, resulting in four mis-mailed notification letters sent to the incorrect Veterans. Update: 05/11/12:Four Veterans will be sent notification letters.
Outcome:
Notification letters have been sent to the individuals affected by this breach. Employee has been reassigned and disciplinary action will be recommended by the Privacy Officer.