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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 October 26, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081639, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Tampa, FL
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's EKG report at a pre-op clinic. Veteran A took the report to the Patient Advocate. The EKG report contained Veteran B's name, full SSN, date of birth and EKG results. Update: 10/26/12:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
PO discussed situation w/HAS; Nursing; EKG; and Pre-Op staff on situation and need for awareness in document handling.