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VA Southeast Network (VISN 7)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 11, 2011. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058276, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Columbia, SC
Issue:
Veteran A called the Dorn VA medical Center Pharmacy to inform them that she received a package addressed to her from the Dorn VA. Upon opening the package, she realized the package contained medication intended for another Veteran B. Veteran A said that she had disposed of the medication and paperwork, and thought she would call the pharmacy to let us know about the incident. The information disclosed: Veteran B full name, address, name of provider, and the Rx name and instructions. Update: 02/11/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Corrective Action: Employees have been educated on the need to safeguard patient information.