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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 8, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068440, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Pittsburgh, PA
Issue:
During a routine visit to the Radiology Department a patient was issued an incorrect patient ID wristband at the check in desk. The patient realized later that they had the incorrect wristband just prior to a test being completed, the wristband was returned to a radiology technician who then made sure that the correct ID wristband was issued and the incorrect ID wristband was shredded. Update: 11/08/11:One patient will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full name and full SSN being exposed.
Outcome:
Department supervisor is conducting training and re-educating staff about better quality control measures.Management is considering administrative action for 1 employee that has had more than 1 error in a short period of time regarding this type of incident.