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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 April 1, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087404, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
Patient A received Patient B's Travel Voucher. The health information on the travel voucher was full name, full SSN, home address. It was outside of VA control more than 48 hours. Update: 04/01/13:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff re-educated on proper handling of PHI.