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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 11, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075414, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B lab results. PO contacted Vet A who is returning lab results to PO. Update: 06/04/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
UTD where mishandling occurred. PO spoke with all staff who could have been directly involved. Most likely a mail machine malfunction in the 'envelope stuffing' process.