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Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 8, 2014. Also cited in 13 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000103879, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: PHILADELPHIA PA - 642
Issue:
A Patient was presented to the Emergency Room and the incorrect wristband was put on the patient. Once the patient noticed he had the incorrect wristband on he took a photo of the wristband with his device.
Outcome:
05/08/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.