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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 June 29, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077390, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
Veteran A was being seen at the VA Chattanooga Outpatient Clinic and was given the Appointment Listing belonging to Veteran B. When Veteran A eventually realized he received the wrong appointment listing, he reported this and turned in the incorrect appointment listing. Update: 07/02/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The Veteran was unable to identify the employee involved. The incident was referred to the Business Office for appropriate action and education, if they can determine who the employee was that was involved. General education will be provided to all other employees as a reminder to insure they are providing proper documentation to the correct person.