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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 July 26, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078406, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A called to say that he received Patient B's medication along with his own. The label had Patient B's name and medication information. There was no other personally identifiable information (PII). Patient A will return the medication on 08/03/12. Update: 07/26/12:Patient B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employees reminded to be more cautious when handling documents with PII