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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 18, 2011. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000057212, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Columbia, SC
Issue:
What Occurred: On 1/12/2011, Veteran #1 notified the Medical Specialty Care Clinic Administrative Officer that his VAMC appointment letter envelope included an enclosure with six upcoming medical appointments intended for another Veteran. According to Veteran #1, he intends to locate Veteran #2, and inform him of his future appointments. Veteran #1 could not be reached using the contact phone numbers listed in DHCP. The documents have not been returned to the facility. A formal letter requesting that Veteran #1 return all appointment letters to the Dorn VAMC was mailed on 1/13/2011. The information disclosed: Full name, full social security number, address, the name and location of the Veteran's appointments. When: According to Veteran #1, the date of the mis-mailing is 12/22/2010. PO is still investigating. Update: 01/18/11:Veteran 2 will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Corrective Action: Employees have been educated on the need to safeguard patient information. Letter of notification was mailed to the Veteran on 1/21/2011. Please close out ticket.