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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 15, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075505, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Omaha, NE
Issue:
A letter was sent to the wrong Veteran which contained a Veteran's full name, address, labs, and medications. Update: 05/15/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Staff in department was educated on importance of patient privacy and disclosing information to the appropriate person.