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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 10, 2011. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065635, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Honolulu, HI
Issue:
A health care provider gave the wrong sheet to another patient disclosing another Veteran's name, last 4, and medication list. Update: 08/11/11:The Veteran will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employee was verbally counseled and adjusted her current practices/processes to avoid future occurrences. Other staff members were also informed of the breach so everyone could learn from it and also adjust their processes if similar. Veteran given the wrong information was contacted. He is mailing back the form so it can be destroyed within our facility. Expected receipt is within 2 days.