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South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 27, 2014. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000102052, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue:
Two Patients received the other's documents. Both Patients were in Outpatient Surgery this morning, the Nurse inadvertently handed doctors orders to the wrong Patient. Veteran immediately returned the document to the Pharmacy.
Outcome:
03/27/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.