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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 30, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085235, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Chillicothe, OH
Issue:
Veteran A contacted the lab in writing stating that he not only received his lab results but also those of Veteran B. The lab results belonging to Veteran B were returned to the lab along with the letter. Update: 01/30/13:Due to full SSN and medical information,Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
A change in the mail policy was implemented at the CBOC to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Nurse responsible for mis-mailing called Veteran to apologize.