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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)

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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)

123 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.

January 12, 2011

Reported as: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX

Type: Violation

Issue: Patient A received two other veterans Prosthetic device requested notification letters inside his envelope. Patient A returned both letters to the Prosthetic department Update: 01/13/11:Two (2) Patients will receive a notification letter.…

Outcome: staff re-educated

Location: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

January 11, 2011

Reported as: VISN 17 Dallas, TX

Type: Violation

Issue: Veteran A was given Veteran B's information. The document contained Veteran B's full name, date of birth, last four of the SSN, and telephone number. Update: 01/11/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.NOTE: There were a total…

Outcome: The credit protection letter was mailed to Veteran B. The employees were re-educated on the guidelines for handling and/or disclosing PHI.…

Location: VISN 17 Dallas, TX  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

January 7, 2011

Reported as: VISN 17 Dallas, TX

Type: Violation

Issue: A Veteran accidently picked up an appointment list with his folder. The list contained the full name, SSN, and phone numbers of eight other Veterans. Update: 01/07/11:Eight (8) Veterans will receive a letter offering credit protection services.…

Outcome: Eight (8) Veterans will receive a letter offering credit protection services.

Location: VISN 17 Dallas, TX  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs