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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 29, 2012. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072292, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Durham, NC
Issue:
Veteran A received the progress notes and lab results of Veteran B following a release of information request. The information disclosed included Veteran B's name, address, date of birth, full SSN and protected health information (PHI). Update: 02/29/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Responsible service is in the process of educating all staff as well as taking disciplinary action.