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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 30, 2011. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000070227, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX
Issue:
Veteran B had not received his medications. When he contacted the Pharmacy, the Pharmacist realized that his medications had been handed to Veteran A at the Pharmacy window. The informaiton disclosed incuded Veteran B's name and medication type. Update: 01/02/12:Veteran B will receive a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Pharmacy staff re-educated.