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VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 15, 2011. Also cited in 130 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000066812, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 12 Tomah, WI
Issue:
Veteran A called the outpatient patient pharmacy and stated that he had received the correct medication and the correct paper work for the medication. However, his paper work had Veteran B's name on it. In talking to the outpatient supervisor about this issue, it was determined that Veteran B and Veteran A were on the same medication. Their paper work was just placed in the incorrect mailing envelopes. Update: 09/16/11:Veteran B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Education was provided to the staff on the appropriateness of making sure all mailings are correct.