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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 2, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074976, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
Veteran A was provided Veteran B's Medication List while at a clinic appointment. Before leaving the clinic Veteran A noticed the error and reported it and returned the List to a VA employee. The list included Veteran B's name, date of birth and medication information. Update: 05/02/12:Due to date of birth and medical information being disclosed, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Supervisor notified to contact HRMS for appropriate disciplinary action. Verbal counseling given to employee and re-education.