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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 15, 2011. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000059639, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A received packet of medication intended for Patient B. The packaging contained the patient's name, address and medication name. Patient A has returned the medication and packaging to the pharmacy. Update: 03/15/11:Patient B will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Staff reminded of the need for caution when handling documents with PII.