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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 July 26, 2011. Also cited in 225 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000065088, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 07 Charleston, SC
Issue:
A bag of medications for Veteran A was placed in the bag of Veteran B. Veteran B who received the medications of Veteran A took the medications to the Pharmacist at his Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The pharmacist stated the medications were still in an unopened bag in the package sent from the facility. Update: 07/26/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter, due to name and PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
Per supervisor, employee was counseled to make sure medications are properly packed and labeled. This incident will be discussed at Pharmacy staff meetings as education regarding privacy issues and the ramifications that can result. Employees are to be aware and alert at all times especially when dealing with patient's health care. Again, PO stresses the importance of education, training, and quality service.