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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 31, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078566, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Fort Harrison, MT
Issue:
Employee A mis-typed the phone number of a faxed Oxygen prescription order. Faxed order was sent to a Diesel Service shop instead of intended contractor. A Veteran that worked at the shop received the fax and telephoned the VA. PHI exposed: Veteran full name, address, telephone number, diagnosis. Update: 07/31/12:The Veteran will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being exposed.
Outcome:
Provided education to employee on importance of double checking information prior to sending sensitive information out.