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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 11, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085649, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Asheville, NC
Issue:
Veteran A's medication was mislabeled with Veteran B's information. The protected health information (PHI) included full name and medication information. Update: 02/12/13:Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee who committed the error was notified and proper procedures were reinforced.