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VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network (VISN 3)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 24, 2013. Also cited in 59 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088474, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 03 East Orange, NJ
Issue:
The Secretary of Sleep Lab inadvertently mailed two Veterans' consults along with another Veteran's consult. The Veteran who received the consults returned them to the medical center. The consult contained the two Veterans' names, addresses, dates of birth, full SSNs and diagnoses. Update: 04/25/13:The two Veterans will receive a letter offering credit protection services.05/16/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Secretary was made aware of her mistake and was told the importance of safeguarding patient information. She stated that this is the first time this has happened and that she would ensure that each consult goes to the correct patient.