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Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 10, 2014. Also cited in 69 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000100317, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MILWAUKEE WI - 695
Issue:
Patient B's information was inappropriately scanned into Patient A's medical record. As a result, Patient B's information was mistakenly released to Patient A's attorney upon request for date-range of records. The Privacy Officer spoke with the attorney, and no further disclosure has occurred . They will send back Patient B's medical records to be destroyed. Patient B's records have also been eradicated from Patient A's record and appropriately scanned into Patient B's record. This was discovered by a VHA employee in Cardiology Service that was looking through Patient A's records, and told Patient A to discuss with Privacy Officer.
Outcome:
02/10/14: Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.