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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 October 31, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081830, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medication via mail. The personally identifiable information (PII) included name, address, and type of medication. Update: 10/31/12:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Unable to determine which Pharmacist mis-mailed. Chief of Pharmacy is investigating the large number of mis-mailed medication lately to see if procedures need to change to prevent this in future. Staff reminded to double check prior to mailing. Notification letter uploaded and mailed on October 31, 2012.