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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 27, 2012. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082894, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 West Haven, CT
Issue:
Patient A received a prescription for oxycodone for Patient B. It was discovered when Patient B came to get his medication and the signature log showed that it was picked up by Patient A. The prescription was returned to the VA. Update: 11/27/12:Patient B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Pharmacy is putting processes into place to avoid this in the future.