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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 16, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000081238, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A test results notification letter and lab results for Veteran A were mailed to Veteran B in error. Update: 10/16/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
Letters have been returned, employee has been educated on the error and letter mailing process. Notification letter has been sent to the impacted Veteran.