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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 September 21, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000080399, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Little Rock, AR
Issue:
It seems that Veteran A had a procedure at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) on 09/20/12. He later realized that he had received Veteran B's information. He contacted the patient representative at his facility and they reported it to CAVHS. Update: 09/21/12:Due to full SSN and medical information, Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Staff have been dealt with appropriately regarding the appropriateness of assuring the correct individual receives the correct information. Please see attached letter.