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VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 21, 2013. Also cited in 60 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000089565, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH INDIANA HCS-FORT WAYNE - 610
Issue:
Veteran A received a label for his i-FOBT kit, but when he looked at it, he realized it was for Veteran B. Veteran A put the label through his shredder. A new kit will be issued to Veteran A.
Outcome:
05/22/13: Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services. 06/19/13: This was determined to be HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.