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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 18, 2015. Also cited in 34 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000121077, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: HOUSTON TX - 580
Issue:
In providing health care information for Veteran A to an Assisted Living Facility, a Social Worker mistakenly included a lab test for Veteran B. The Admission Coordinator at the Assisted Living Facility contacted the Social Worker to report that she securely destroyed the lab work.
Outcome:
06/19/15: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services due to full SSN being disclosed.