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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 October 31, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068178, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Muskogee, OK
Issue:
Veteran A reported to the facility to report that he had received copies of medical records for Veteran B. The medical records included the full SSN and medical information including diagnosis, medications, and lab results. Update: 11/01/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee acknowledged that he got the packets mixed up when he was mailing them out. He has been counseled and is aware of the training and awareness issued. Documents were returned to VA control today 10/31/2011.