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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 24, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080429, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Minneapolis, MN
Issue:
Veteran A was handed a copy of Veteran B's x-ray report in the emergency department. After he got home he noticed it was not his, called to report it, and mailed it back to the Privacy Officer (PO). The x-ray contained Veteran B's full SSN. Update: 09/24/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.NOTE: There were a total of # Mis-Handling incidents this reporting period. Because of repetition, the other # are not included in this report, but are included in the "Mis-Handling Incidents" count at the end of this report. In all incidents, Veterans will receive a notification letter and/or credit monitoring will be offered if appropriate.
Outcome:
Education with all staff in ED.