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VA Healthcare System (VISN 10)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 7, 2012. Also cited in 119 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082078, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 10 Chillicothe, OH
Issue:
A 30 day Medical Certificate form was completed by a physician for a Veteran and faxed to the utility company without signed authorization. Update: 11/07/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Staff provided education on need for patient authorization prior to sending forms to third parties.