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Birmingham VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 16, 2014. Also cited in 26 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000105366, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: BIRMINGHAM AL - 521
Issue:
A Birmingham VA Medical Center (BVAMC) physician notified his supervisor that he inadvertently sent lab results belonging to one patient/Veteran (patient A) to another patient/Veteran (patient B). Physician immediately notified patient B that he had been sent the lab results of another patient and sent patient B the correct information.
Outcome:
06/16/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.