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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 15, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076759, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A wrist band for Patient A was improperly placed on Patient B. Patient A's name and full SSN were compromised. Update: 06/15/12:Patient A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The wrist band procedure has been more clearly defined with the responsibility of who places the wristband now with the clerical staff. The employee who made the error has been educated. Credit monitoring letters have been sent to the impacted Veterans (2).