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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 December 13, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069612, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran A presented to the Patient Advocate's Office with diagnostic test results and a notification letter received in the mail, which contained medication information and a list of upcoming appointments of Veteran B. Update: 12/14/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being exposed.
Outcome:
Notification letter mailed to the Veteran on 12/21/11. Education was provided to the staff regarding the appropriate handling and mailing of patient information.