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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 15, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082387, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Iowa City, IA
Issue:
Veteran A reported receiving Veteran B's lab testing kit in the mail. The label on the test included Veteran B's first and last name and full social security number. Veteran A returned the lab kit over to the VA. Update: 11/15/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services,.
Outcome:
Education with staff and started a two person check process to ensure this does not happen again.