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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 April 18, 2011. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061092, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Cleveland, OH
Issue:
A Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Release of Information (ROI) clerk gave a CD containing Patient A's X-Ray films to Patient B by accident. The Supervisor contacted Patient B and Patient B returned the CD. Update: 04/18/11:Patient A will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
PO Discussed with Rad tech the importance of double checking documents before mailing.