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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 June 5, 2012. Also cited in 129 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076354, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 22 Las Vegas, NV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medication bottle contained in Veteran A package via the mail. The information disclosed was Veteran B's name and name of medication. Update: 06/05/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Unknown who mailed out the medication - staff reminded to be careful when filling Rx medication. Notification letter mailed 6/5/12 and uploaded.