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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)

VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA

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.

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