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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 February 20, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085951, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Little Rock, AR
Issue:
It appears that Veteran A came into the Emergency Department (ED) and the staff evidently picked up the wrong armband and placed it on Veteran A. The Veteran said he realized it wasn't his and the nurse seeing the Veteran asked his name, SSN and DOB, and nothing matched. The armband was removed and shared with CBO staff. Update: 02/21/13:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff have been reminded again the importance of making sure you are working with the individual you think you are. Please closeSee attached letter that went out to Veteran todaythanks