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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 9, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087730, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Veteran A received medication in the mail. In the package was Veteran B's and C's Medication sheets. Update: 04/09/13:Two Veterans will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.05/28/13:This was determined to be non-HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.
Outcome:
Letter of notification was mailed to Veteran on 5/17/2013. Education was provided to associate involved. Privacy Issue is considered closed at this time.