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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 1, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000060339, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Alexandria, LA
Issue:
During an office visit, an incorrect note was entered on Patient A and the information was given to Patient B. The full name and SSN of Patient A was given to Patient B. Update: 04/04/11:Patient B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
This was an inadvertent disclosure made by the provider who reported the incident to the PO. The provider contacted both the individual whose information was disclosed and the individual who has the incorrect information. Would like to offer the affected individual credit monitoring.