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Martinez Outpatient Clinic and Community Living Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 13, 2015. Also cited in 37 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000113790, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MARTINEZ CA - 612
Issue:
VA Physician reported that he mistakenly provided an After Visit Summary of Veteran A to Veteran B. VA Physician found the error after Veteran B had already left the clinic and had VA Administrative staff contact Veteran B to dispose of the incorrect After Visit Summary.
Outcome:
01/14/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.