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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 April 8, 2013. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087692, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Fort Wayne, IN
Issue:
A Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) kit was handed to Veteran A at his appointment. He later noticed the kit had Veteran B's full name, full social security number and full birth date. Veteran A notified the VA hospital. The Privacy Officer (PO) was notified and she mailed a postage paid envelope to Veteran A for him to return the kit. The kit was returned to the PO. Update: 04/09/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
The nurse has been re-educated on the importance of double checking the Veteran's name with anything handed to the Veteran.