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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 14, 2011. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000063675, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
Patient A called in stating that upon discharge the nurse gave him Patient B's discharge instructions. The discharge instructions included Patient B's full name, full social security number, date of birth , instructions, and procedure information. Update: 06/14/11:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services, due to full name, full SSN and DOB being exposed.NOTE: There were a total of 11 Mis-Handling incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other 10 are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Handling Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
Education to staff was provided. Staff was instructed to double check the patient when giving instructions.