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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 6, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063321, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 West Palm Beach, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received a medication list that belonged to Veteran B. Veteran A has returned the list to the VA. Update: 06/07/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education has been provided to the appropriate staff by the Privacy Officer. This was an oversight on the part of the provider; there was no malicious intent, but genuine concern for the patient.