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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 20, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073138, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's treatment plan progress note at inpatient hospitalization discharge. The note contained Veteran B's full name, full SSN, date of birth and medical information. The Privacy Office will further investigate this matter. Update: 03/20/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.
Outcome:
Employees involved were counseled and steps to prevent similar occurrences have been under taken. Privacy and Information Security training re-taken by employees involved. Credit Monitoring Letter mailed to affected Veteran.