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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 June 18, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076827, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received an appointment notification letter intended for Veteran B. Update: 06/18/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter. Veterans B's name and appointment information were disclosed.
Outcome:
Staff has been reminded to protect the safety of the patient information in the mailing process. Unfortunately, it was caused by human error and the Florida humidity (papers sticking together). No malicious intent.Notification letter mailed to the Veteran 6/21/12.Notification letter mailed to the Veteran 6/21/12.