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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 28, 2013. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087304, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Providence, RI
Issue:
Patient A had hernia surgery on 03/14/13 and Patient B had shoulder arthroscopy. On 03/14/13 both had the same RN on the discharge note. The facility is unsure if the wrong discharge instructions were given to Patient B, but it looks like patient B's full name, SSN, date of birth and photo were given to Patient A. Update: 03/28/13:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Employee was re education on needing to take more time to ensure correct Veterans information is on paperwork.