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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 13, 2013. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086695, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Cleveland, OH
Issue:
Veteran A received a two-sided lab letter with Veteran B's lab results on the opposite side. Veteran A brought the lab letter back to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Veteran B's name and lab results were compromised. Update: 03/13/13:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Administrative Staff was counseled by CBOC Supervisor.