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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 15, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061031, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Providence, RI
Issue:
Veteran A's data was printed on papers containing Veteran B's medical information. The information exposed included Veteran B's name, SSN, date of birth, and lab results. Update: 044/15/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The Emergency Department administrative staff was immediately notified to cease copying the Means Test form to the reminder letter, as has been past practice. The Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) staff was instructed to enclose the Financial Assessment form, separate from the letter