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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 18, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086894, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Oklahoma City, OK
Issue:
Veteran A received upper endoscopy instructions for Veteran B. Update: 03/18/13:Due to full SSN and medical information being disclosed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Education provided to GI Lab Nursing Service on 03/18/2013 to make sure they give the correct Veteran the correct discharge instructions.