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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 9, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000068464, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Lebanon, PA
Issue:
Veteran A had a prescrption filled on 11/01/11 for a Class II narcotic medication. It was given by mistake to Veteran B whose husband signed for the medication. Both Veteran A and Veteran B had the same medication filled within 15 minutes. When Veteran A presented to the pharmacy counseling windown to pick up his medication, it was discovered that it had been given to Veteran B. The pharmacist contacted Veteran B at home to return the medication and the Veteran came back with the unopened package the same day and was then given the correct prescription. Veteran B returned the following workday to obtain his correct medication. Update: 11/09/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.
Outcome:
Pharmacy staff was re-trained by the Supervisor of Pharmacy on the importance of ensuring accuracy when dispensing medication