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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 February 3, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071396, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Ft. Meade, SD
Issue:
A Veteran reported that he received the diagnostic results concerning Veteran B in the mail. Veteran A received Veteran B's full name, address, and medical information. Update: 02/03/12:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
One time mistake; all involved have been briefed on being more careful.