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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 April 17, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088082, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA
Issue:
Veteran A received the correct medication with Veteran B's medication paperwork. Veteran B's name and medication information was disclosed. Update: 04/18/13:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
A Security Privacy Event Mitigation/Corrective Action Memo was issued to Service Line Mgt. A response is required in 5 business.