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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 30, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088649, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Little Rock, AR
Issue:
An individual placed the wrong arm band on a patient. It was found before the individual had their procedure Update: 05/01/13:One Patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.05/22/13:This was determined to be non-HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
PO has actually placed signage regarding individuals getting too close when there is someone else in the area. this was to have contributed to the incident.Signs and tape... as well as education for the staff have occurred.c.m. letter sent outsee attached please close