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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 22, 2013. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088371, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Harlingen, TX
Issue:
Veteran A brought in attachments from a letter that was sent to him and told staff that he had received another Veteran's information. Update: 04/22/13:Due to medical information being disclosed, Veteran B will be sent a notification letter06/10/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
PO has been informed that department involved in this incident will conduct training addressing Veterans personnel health information.PO has mailed notification letter to Veteran. PO request that ticket 88371 be closed.