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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 30, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074850, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Madison, WI
Issue:
Veteran A was accidentally given Veteran B's eligibility paper work in the Emergency Department. Veteran A placed Veteran Bs information into his personal cell phone to file a compliant at a later time.. Veteran A alerted staff of the mix up. Incident took place March 12. Veteran A alerted the Alternate Privacy Officer on 04/27/2012. He was unable to confirm Veteran B's's info until 04/30/12. Update: 04/30/12:Veteran #2 will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, as his full SSN was disclosed inappropriately.
Outcome:
All staff have been re-educated on proper procedures for handling PHI/PII and reminded to verify any paperwork before handing it to a patient.