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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 9, 2013. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084459, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Muskogee, OK
Issue:
A prescription for Veteran A was released locally for mail out on 12/13/12 but was shipped to Veteran B. Both Veterans had the same medication at the same strength. Veteran B also received medication for Veteran A. The information in the labels contained the Veterans' full name, prescription number, and name of medication. Update: 01/10/13:Both Veterans will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
PO has spoke to Supervisor and Chief of Service of TOPC pharmacy. New equipment has been ordered for install to help prevent future incidents of this nature.