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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 22, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067044, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
Veteran A requested copies of medical records. Upon receiving those medical records, he also received copies of another Veteran's records. The Veteran called and reported receiving the wrong records. We are arranging return of the records. Update: 09/23/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
CM Letter to be mailed on 9/28/11. The employee involved with this incident will receive a written counseling in addition, has received education and training on how to avoid a reoccurrence from these type incidents.