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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 November 30, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069153, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue:
Veteran A called the clinic and informed them that he received his appointment letter and there was a letter for Veteran B with his. The letter contained Veteran B's name, address, partial SSN and appointment information. Update: 11/30/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Supervisor counseled volunteer to be more careful when stuffing letters.