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VA Heartland Network (VISN 15)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 16, 2013. Also cited in 149 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088033, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 15 Columbia, MO
Issue:
A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provided the lab results of Veteran B to Veteran A during his clinic visit. Veteran A telephoned and was instructed by clinic staff to destroy the wrong lab document. Veteran A states he has shredded the document. Update: 04/17/13:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being disclosed.06/05/13:This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Education was provided. Notification letter has been mailed.