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Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN 22)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 24, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076011, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A recieved Veteran B's appointment card and lab results, with type of medication, and appointment date/time. The Veterans had the exact name (first, middle, and last name). The employee failed to check the social security number to ensure the correct Veteran was chosen. Update: 05/25/12:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
Unable to determine which employee sent the appointment card to the wrong Veteran. Upon investigation the Veteran had the exact name, however the employee failed to verify the SSN prior to mailing. Employees reminded during staff meetings to ensure verification via SSN. Notification letter mailed on May 29, 2012 and copy uploaded.