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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 15, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000079197, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A was given a medication list that belonged to Patient B. The Privacy Officer (PO) is trying to confirm where the error was made but believes it was during a primary care appointment The medication list included Patient B's name, date of birth, full SSN and medication information. Update: 08/15/12:Due to full SSN be exposed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff reminded to be cautious when handling documents with PII.