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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 12, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080093, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
A medication list belonging to Patient A was given to Patient B. Patient B discovered the error and returned the document. Update: 09/13/12:Due to full SSN and medical information being disclosed, Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff reminded to use caution when handling documents with PII/PHI.