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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 19, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073097, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Fresno, CA
Issue:
Veteran A received the chest x-ray results of Veteran B along with her lab results. Both results were sent in the same envelope to Veteran A. Veteran A contacted the facility Privacy Officer to report this and Veteran A was instructed to return the paper to the facility. They were returned on March 15, 2012. Individually Identifiable Information included full name and mailing address only and did not include the date of birth or SSN. Update: 03/19/12:Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Document retrieved and staff responsible to be educated.