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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Tucson, AZ (CMOP)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 18, 2013. Also cited in 15 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000098225, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: CMOP TUCSON 762
Issue:
Patient A received a Medline Industries medical supply intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name and type of medical supply was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the Phoenix Healthcare VA Medical Center and a replacement has been requested for Patient B. Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) investigation concludes that this was a Medline packing error. The packing error has been reported to Medline for investigation and corrective action.
Outcome:
12/18/13: Patient B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.