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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Tucson, AZ (CMOP)

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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Tucson, AZ (CMOP)

16 results found from all sources. Sorted by date.

July 31, 2012

Reported as: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ

Type: Violation

Issue: Patient A received a prescription package intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medication was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the medical center and a replacement has been requested for Patient B. Tucson Consolidated Mail…

Outcome: The medical center was notified to update the patients address in their database.

Location: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

May 1, 2012

Reported as: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ

Type: Violation

Issue: Patient A received a Medline Industries medical supply package intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medical supply was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the medical center and a replacement has been requested for Patient…

Outcome: The packing error has been reported to Medline for investigation and corrective action.

Location: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

July 25, 2011

Reported as: VHA CMOP Tuscon, AZ

Type: Violation

Issue: Patient A received a Medline Industries medical supply intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medical supply was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the medical center and a replacement has been requested for Patient B.…

Outcome: The packing error has been reported to Medline for investigation and corrective action. They have responded that employee will be retrained in proper packing procedures.…

Location: VHA CMOP Tuscon, AZ  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

July 21, 2011

Reported as: VHA CMOP Tuscon, AZ

Type: Violation

Issue: Patient A received a prescription intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medication was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the medical center and a replacement has been requested for Patient B. Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient…

Outcome: CMOP employee was counseled and retrained in proper packing procedures

Location: VHA CMOP Tuscon, AZ  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

January 20, 2011

Reported as: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ

Type: Violation

Issue: Patient A received a prescription intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medication was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the medical center and a replacement has been issued for Patient B. Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient…

Outcome: The process for packing prescriptions at multiple stations is under review and will be revised in an effort to prevent future errors of this nature.

Location: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

January 18, 2011

Reported as: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ

Type: Violation

Issue: On or about 12/13/10 4 prescription bottles for Patient A were removed from the Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). These bottles were not recovered but a Logistic Staff member admitted to stealing the medication and throwing away bottles. On…

Outcome: The logistic staff member is no longer employed by the CMOP.

Location: VHA CMOP Tucson, AZ  —  Reporting Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs