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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 5, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081996, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
Veteran A reported to the VA Chattanooga Outpatient Clinic to report that when he received his appointment lettter in the mail, apparently in the same envelope, was also the appointment letters of Veteran B.PO is waiting on the documents to determine exactly what PII is involved. Update: 11/05/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter, as his medical information was disclosed. Full SSN and date of birth were not disclosed.
Outcome:
Mis-mailed appointment letters are in the possession of the PO. It was determined this incident was due to an equipment error, as appointment letters for two Veterans were placed in the same envelope. Employees involved with preparing letters for mailing have been educated about watching for equipment malfunctions.