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VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 21, 2015. Also cited in 60 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000118427, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH INDIANA HCS-FORT WAYNE - 610
Issue:
Veteran A received a drug form for Veteran B from an associate of the contracted Community Based Outpatient clinic (CBOC) attached to Veteran A's prescription. Veteran A gave the two papers to a CVS pharmacist and the pharmacist noticed the discrepancy and contacted the contacted CBOC. The pharmacist shredded the drug form.
Outcome:
04/22/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.