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VA Central Iowa Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 23, 2015. Also cited in 23 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000117006, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: DES MOINES IA - 636A6
Issue:
Patient A was given the lab reports of Patient B. This caused the Patient B to be given an incorrect diagnosis. The mistake was discovered by a Pharmacist and the Patient was contacted and the mistake corrected.
Outcome:
03/23/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.