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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 April 26, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074689, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's Fee Services denial letter. Veteran A mailed the letter to Veteran B who reported this mis-mailing. The denial letter contains the full name and address of Veteran B. Privacy Office will further investigate. Update: 04/27/12:Veteran B will be sent a general notification letter.
Outcome:
Re-design/engineer the process to eliminate the possibility of mix ups in envelope stuffing. The employees involved retook Privacy and Information Security Awareness training. HIPAA Notification letter mailed to affected Veteran.