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Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 14, 2013. Also cited in 54 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000089238, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MINNEAPOLIS MN - 618
Issue:
A patient label was found affixed to the back of a wheelchair with a patient's name, SSN, and DOB. It is unknown how long it was there.
Outcome:
05/14/13: One Patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services. 06/05/13: This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.