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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)

VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 29, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.


Report ID: SPE000000077370, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN

Issue:

Veteran A reports an employee in a clinic gave him a copy of Veteran B's lab report. The report contained Veteran B's name, full SSN and medical information. Update: 06/29/12: Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.

Outcome:

Provided education with all MSA in clinic regarding QA check prior to providing patient med list for appointment.

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