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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 12, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000057003, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 New Orleans, LA
Issue:
Endoscopy/biopsy specimen results delivered and signed for by a VA from FedEx Tracking on November 8, 2010 at 9:31 AM. Signed for by a VA employee, but unable to locate the results. Disclosed information included name, social security number, lab results, diagnosis and date of birth. Two (2) additional veteran's results were a part of this group of missing/lost specimen results. Update: 01/12/11:Three (3) Veterans will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Established policy and procedures for handling and disposition of specimen leaving and being received by the lab.