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Sioux Falls Regional Benefit Office
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 30, 2013. Also cited in 28 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000094052, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SIOUX FALLS SD - 438
Issue:
Medications were mailed to the Veteran A, who has the same last name as Veteran B. Veteran A returned the medications to the VA.
Outcome:
08/30/13: Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.