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VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 9, 2013. Also cited in 187 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084466, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 06 Richmond, VA
Issue:
Veteran A was given a Hemoccult test to take home. He discovered Veteran B's lab label on the test. The label contained Veteran B's name, date of birth, full SSN and Hemoccult test materials. Update: 01/10/13:Veteran B will receive a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Clinic staff has been reminded to review information give to Veterans prior to the final hand off.