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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 13, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082277, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B medication package. PII included name, address and type of medication. Update: 11/13/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being exposed.
Outcome:
Supervisor counseled employee and sent out reminder to all staff. Notification letter uploaded and mailed on November 14, 2012.