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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 8, 2012. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078921, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA
Issue:
Veteran A's wristband was put on Veteran B. The wristband contained Veteran A's name, and full SSN. Update: 08/08/12:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO provided Privacy Awareness Training to Imaging Staff on 8/17/2012. A Privacy Violation was issued to Service Line Mgt concerning the employee.