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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 16, 2012. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000077904, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Cincinnati, OH
Issue:
Veteran patient was provided a Fecal Occult Blood Test Kit to take home. Prior to taking the test, Veteran observed that the label on the test was incorrect and informed our Dearborn Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The information on the label had a different Veteran name and SSN. Update: 07/16/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Provided credit monitoring to Veteran. Double check process established to ensure proper mailout in the lab.