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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 February 6, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071462, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Veteran A called reporting that an appointment letter belonging to Veteran B was mailed to him in error. The appointment letter contains the full name, address, last four of SSN, and medical appointment information for Veteran B. The Privacy Office (PO) will further investigate this matter. Update: 02/06/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employees involved have been retrained on Privacy and Information Security. Steps have been taken to ensure that it does not happen again. Employees involved have given assurances that they understand the rules regarding patient privacy and the importance of following these rules. HIPAA notification letter mailed to affected Veteran.