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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 9, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075315, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Jackson, MS
Issue:
A Release of Information (ROI) employee released another Veterans records in error. Veteran A received Veteran Bs records by mistake. Veteran B received the correct medical records. Veteran A will bring Veteran Bs records to the ROI clerk on Friday, 05/11/12. The record included Veteran B's name, address, full SSN, and diagnosis. Update: 05/10/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Individual completed Privacy Awareness refresher training and was issued a written counseling/reprimand.