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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 9, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058156, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran presented to an outpatient clinic appointment and returned paperwork for two other veterans that he received in the mail in error. Update: 02/09/11:Veteran B and C will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Supervisor was notified. Education was provided to the appropriate staff to prevent reoccurring.Notification letters mailed to two veterans 3/1/2011. IRCT notified, so that ticket may be closed.