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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 11, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059465, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Salem, VA
Issue:
Veteran A received his medications by mail, but the package also included Veteran B's information. Arrangements are being made for the information to be turned over to VA control on 03/11/11 in the afternoon. Update: 03/11/11:Veteran B will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Responsible employee has reviewed training, policy and procedures as required by Supervisor, following their private discussion.