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Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center

MILWAUKEE WI - 695

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 15, 2013. Also cited in 69 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000093390, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: MILWAUKEE WI - 695

Issue:

Veteran A who is a patient in one of our facility's domiciliary was given an insulin shot that had Veteran B's name on it. No other information was disclosed to Veteran A. The Nurse immediately took the incorrect shot from Veteran A to retrieve the correct one.

Outcome:

08/15/13: Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.

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