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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 7, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086482, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Durham, NC
Issue:
Veteran A and B are related and have same first and last name but different middle initial. Veteran A received the radiology image of Veteran B. When Veteran A viewed the image on his computer, he noticed that the image had Veteran B's information on it. Veteran A contacted Veteran B (they are relatives) and the radiology CD was given to Veteran B. Veteran A called the VA to report the incident. Update: 03/07/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The responsible service held a discussion with staff involved emphasizing the importance of accuracy and staff will retake Privacy and HIPAA Training immediately.