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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 June 13, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063640, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Orlando, FL
Issue:
Patient A's Radiology CD was mailed to Patient B. The CD Sleeve contained Patient B's full name and full SSN. Patient B notified the patient advocate who in turn notified the Privacy Officer (PO). Patient B has agreed to personally return the CD to a nearby Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for eventual return to the main hospital. Update: 06/14/11:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Radiology staff advised to use two forms of ID when making CDs. This will be briefed to a wider audience at next staff meeting.