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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 14, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066762, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Philadelphia, PA
Issue:
Veteran A and veteran B each made independent Release Of Information requests for medical records. In error A received the records of Veteran B. Veteran A reported by phone that he will return misdirected records to medical center ROI department. Update: 09/14/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN was disclosed to Veteran A.
Outcome:
Employee counseled and action taken within chain of command.