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Phoenix VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 25, 2014. Also cited in 102 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000101947, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHOENIX AZ - 644
Issue:
Veteran A received medication meant for Veteran B. The address listed in the computer for Veteran B was actually Veteran A's address. Veteran B's name and medication information was disclosed.
Outcome:
03/26/14: The Incident Resolution Team determined that Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.