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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 January 31, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071230, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A received Patient B's medication. Update: 01/31/12: Patient B will be sent a notification letter due to full name and PHI being exposed.
Outcome:
Employee responsible reminded to use more caution when handling documents with PII.