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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 4, 2011. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000056685, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
Dr. provided Veteran A with consult note for Veteran B. Veteran B's wife telephoned clinic to inform of error. Veteran B's wife concerned if their PHI/PII was given to Veteran A, it was not given to Veteran A. Doctor acknowleged giving information to wrong Veteran. Update: 01/18/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services since his full SSN and DOB was exposed.
Outcome:
Education will be proviided to staff. Credit monitoring letter has been mailed to Veteran.