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Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 22, 2015. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000121183, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: COLUMBIA SC - 544
Issue:
Veteran A presented to Privacy Officer (PO) on 06/22/15 with a print out of a progress note she was given from a GYN appointment on 06/16/15. She arrived at the clinic today for an appointment that was listed on her print out and when she went to check into the clinic they stated she did not have an appointment. At that time Veteran A noticed the print out was not her information but instead it was for Veteran B.
Outcome:
06/23/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.