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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)

VISN 06 Fayetteville, NC

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 15, 2011. Also cited in 187 other reports.


Report ID: SPE000000059620, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 06 Fayetteville, NC

Issue:

Veteran A was handed documents intended for Veteran B. The documents included Veteran B's full name, SSN, and date of birth. The head nurse has called Veteran A to ask that the documents to be returned to the clinic. Update: 03/15/11:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.

Outcome:

Supervisor reiterated to employee the importance of protecting patient privacy. Reminded employee to verify all documentation before handing to patient.

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