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Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 27, 2012. Also cited in 133 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000071135, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 19 Fort Harrison, MT
Issue:
An incorrect address label was put on medication packet and sent to the wrong Veterans. Information disclosed was Veteran B's PHI: Veteran Full Name, Name of Medication, Name of Physician. The medication was returned to the medical center. Update: 01/27/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Spoke with the mailroom and they will take more precautions in typing in addresses. Training will be provided to mailroom staff. Sent notification letter to affected Veteran.