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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 27, 2012. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084108, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Milwaukee, WI
Issue:
Patient A was handed patient B's discharge instructions upon leaving the ward on 12/06/12. Patient A had a subsequent hospitalization on 12/14/12, upon which he brought in the copy of incorrect information, and it was promptly shredded. Quality Management Service had not reported the incident until today, due to a message being retrieved from an answering machine that was not checked for voice mail since 12/14/12. Update: 01/02/13:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.01/10/13:Patient B will also be sent a letter offering credit protection services. Patient A received patient B's information as well.
Outcome:
Supervisor of responsible employee notified of improper disclosure and is taking appropriate supervisory action.