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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 26, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000074668, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
A Veteran received a medication list for another Veteran attached to his medication list. It was immediately handed back to the clinic staff and placed in the locked shredder bin. Update: 04/26/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Individual was spoken to and was required to retake privacy training.