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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 5, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073763, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Iron Mountain, MI
Issue:
Patient A received medical records for another Patient who is a mental health patient. Records included lab results, a medication list with notations for mental health and pregnancy, along with Patients B's full name and full SSN. Update: 04/06/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name, full SSN and medical information being disclosed.
Outcome:
Employees cautioned to exercise accuracy.