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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 July 21, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000064928, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Nashville, TN
Issue:
On 07/20/11, Veteran A was scheduled an appointment in Radiology (Nashville campus) for a chest x-ray. While waiting to be called for the x-ray, Veteran A reported to the Patient Advocate Office to request assistance with an issue. The Patient Advocate checked Veteran A's identity, via the armband, and noted Radiology had placed on him an armband with information which pertained to Patient B. Patient B's personal identifiable information (PII) included: full name, full SSN, and type of procedure scheduled. The Patient Advocate notified Radiology of the error and Veteran A returned to Radiology for removal of the incorrect armband and placement of the correct armband. Update: 07/21/11:Patient B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
8/8/11 - Radiology employees involved did not follow standard protocol for placement of an armband. Appropriate disciplinary action taken (Employees were given letters of reprimand which were also included in their six-part folder). CM letter mailed today.