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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 11, 2013. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087813, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Sioux Falls, SD
Issue:
Veteran A's name and full SSN was on lab specimen container for Veteran B. It appears that Veteran B was not aware of the mistake as he brought back the specimen without mentioning it. The error was caught by a VA employee. Update: 05/10/13:Veteran A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.05/22/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Reminded Lab staff to double check all specimen containers for appropriate name.