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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 28, 2011. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065190, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Manchester, NH
Issue:
The information for Veteran B was included with Veteran A's information. This information was from FEE basis and it included the authorization. Update: 07/28/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education was given to employee on the importance of verifying information on patient before sealing envelopes to mail.