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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 13, 2013. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085746, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Spokane, WA
Issue:
There was a mismailing of medication(s) due to two Patients with the same last and first name. Update: 02/13/13:Patient A and B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
HIPAA Notification letter mailed. Staff reeducated on Patient Identification Authentication processes and safeguards.