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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 July 26, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065065, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received a progress note for Veteran B. The wrong note for patient addendum was initiated but further steps for removal failed. The Privacy Office will investigate further. Update: 07/26/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Employee involved completed Privacy and Information Security re-training. Wrong note blocked from viewing. The note information has been placed in the correct Veterans record. Credit monitoring letter mailed to affected Veteran.