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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 June 23, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064024, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Bay Pines, FL
Issue:
Veteran A's Disability Benefits Questionnaire was mailed to Veteran B. Questionnaire contained medical information. Update: 06/23/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The employee was reminded and educated by the Privacy Officer to confirm that information being sent out is accurate. The supervisor was notified and counseling was completed.