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Northwest Network (VISN 20)
VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 3, 2011. Also cited in 208 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000061937, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 20 Seattle, WA
Issue:
Patient A was given the wrong medication (for Patient B). Update: 05/04/11:Patient B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Retrieval and education to staff.