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VA Illiana Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 26, 2013. Also cited in 19 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000095140, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ILLIANA HCS (DANVILLE) - 550
Issue:
Nurse documented on patient A in a patient B's chart. The patient viewed the progress note through MyHealtheVet and reported it to a supervisor at the CBOC. The supervisor reported it to the Privacy Officer. The progress note was removed from the incorrect patient's chart immediately, following appropriate protocol.
Outcome:
09/27/13: Patient A will be sent an offer for credit protection services.