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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 14, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080176, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Little Rock, AR
Issue:
Veteran A was at Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System (CAVHS) on 09/13/12 for a procedure. Veteran B was also having a procedure on the same date. Veteran B's medication sheet was given to Veteran A which included Veteran B's full name, full SSN, date of birth and medication information. Veteran A didn't notice the error until today and called the CAVHS facility. Veteran A has shredded the medication document on Veteran B. Update: 09/17/12:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Re training regarding the importance of making sure you are working with the correct patient in the correct medical record. Appropriate action taken.See attached c.m. letter than went out 10 02 12