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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 24, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000072137, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Lexington, KY
Issue:
Patient A was given Patient B's progress note upon leaving clinic. PHI included full SSN, full name, DOB. One patient was involved and it was outside VA control for greater than 72 hours. Update: 02/24/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Reminded employees that we need to safeguard PHI.