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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 August 17, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065862, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran A called to report that he received a Compensation and Pension appointment notification letter intended for Veteran B. The letter contained Veteran B's name, address, home phone and protected health information (PHI). Update: 08/18/11:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Management has been informed and education has been provided to appropriate staff regarding the importance of proper handling of patient information for mailing.