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Chillicothe VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 20, 2014. Also cited in 57 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000101795, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: CHILLICOTHE OH - 538
Issue:
Pharmacy staff reported that Veteran A's meds were mailed to the home of Veteran B. This was done by the Pharmacy's contracted mail service. When the Veteran received the meds, he took them with him to a care facility. The nurse at the care facility discovered the error and reported it.
Outcome:
03/20/14: The Incident Resolution Team has determined that Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.