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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 19, 2013. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088242, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX
Issue:
Release of Information inadvertently sent Patient information to the wrong veteran. Patients have exact same name, different addresses. Documents were retrieved and information will be sent to correct veteran/address. Update: 04/19/13:The Veteran whose full SSN and medical information was disclosed will be offered credit protection services.04/26/13:Upon further review, it was determined that the other Veteran received the information as well. Two letters offering credit protection services will be sent.05/08/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Patient was verbally counseled and re-educated by Supervisor.