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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 April 19, 2013. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088229, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
A Non-veteran called and reported that for some reason this VA facility sent medications addressed to a Veteran to their residence. The caller stated that they do not know this Veteran and the Veteran does not live at that address and wanted to report this error. Update: 04/19/13:The Veteran will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
PO was unable to determine whether address was provided incorrectly or was an entry error by the Clerical staff. Staff are already aware about the importance of accurate entries. HIPAA letter mailed this date and redacted copy uploaded. Request this ticket be changed to a closed status.