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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 26, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065093, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 New Orleans, LA
Issue:
Veteran A returned medical records for Veteran B mis-mailed to him by the facility. Update: 07/26/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, due to full name, full SSN and DoB being disclosed.
Outcome:
Responsible employee provided additional training and instruction by immediate supervisor on proper procedures for completing ROI request. Additional review implemented prior to release of information as preventative measure.