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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 1, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081884, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Louisville, KY
Issue:
Patient A Requested records from 2007 to present on 08/20/12. Veteran B requested records from 2005 to present on 07/20/12. Veteran A never received his records. Veteran B received his records along with Veteran A's records. Veteran B returned Veteran A's records to him via mail. Veteran B had Veteran A's records in his possesion for several weeks before returning them. Update: 11/01/12:Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Credit monitoring provided for Veteran. Letter mailed. MIS Chief discussing importance of checking records going in envelopes to ensure nothing of another Veteran is included.