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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 13, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082297, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Little Rock, AR
Issue:
Veteran A was going on pass and was given the wrong bag of medications. It contained Veteran B's name, address and date of birth as well as medications. It was returned.. Veteran B did not get the wrong information. Update: 11/13/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and DoB being disclosed.NOTE: There were a total of 15 Mis-Handling incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other 14 are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Handling Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
Appropriate actions taken... All staff reminded of the importance of confirming who you are giving information to identification at all times. Letter has gone out. See attachment.