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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 15, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058409, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
The author of a note accidentally copied another patient's (Patient A) name, SSN & DOB into a note for a different patient (Patient B). This note was released to an area hospital. Update: 02/16/11:Patient A will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Physician reminded of the need for caution when creating notes;