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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 22, 2012. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077033, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Birmingham, AL
Issue:
A Patient Advocated reported to the Privacy Officer that he received a telephone message from Patient A stating when he was at the Birmingham VA Medical Center for an appointment, he was given an appointment schedule for a follow-up appointment. He discovered later that the appointment schedule was for Patient B whose full name and full SSN were on the appointment schedule. The Patient Advocate has requested that Patient A provide a copy of the appointment schedule. Update: 06/22/12:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education/training will be provided to PCS staff on the viewing documents prior to providing to patient. PCS management will conduct this training and report to PO when completed.