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Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 17, 2014. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000110557, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: GULF COAST HCS - 520
Issue:
Veteran A was discharged from hospital on 10/16/14 with medications to include one prescription belonging to Veteran B. Veteran A contacted the facility by telephone on 1017/14 reporting the error.
Outcome:
10/17/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.