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Sioux Falls Regional Benefit Office
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 16, 2013. Also cited in 28 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000092093, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SIOUX FALLS SD - 438
Issue:
Veteran A picked up medications from the Pharmacy and found Veteran B's Medication Guide in her packet with Veteran B's first and last name and the name of the prescription. She brought it directly to the Patient Advocate to report.
Outcome:
07/17/13: Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.