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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 August 10, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065603, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
A Veteran reported that he received 4 patients' information in the mail in addition to his lab report. The information contained the 4 patients' names, full SSNs, addresses, phone numbers, and protected health information (PHI). It was outside of VA control for greater than 72 hours. Update: 08/10/11:Four (4) Veterans will be sent letters offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Unable to determine the employee that sent this paperwork. Provided privacy training to all employees in this service area.