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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 11, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000083537, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A was given Patient. B's appointment list after his appointment today. He is to return it to the Privacy Officer (PO) so the amount of information (full or partial SSN) can be determined. Update: 12/28/12:Patient B to receive a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Staff reminded to be more cautious when handling documents with PII/PHI.