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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 19, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069787, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medication at the pharmacy outpatient window. Update: 12/20/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter, as his name and medications were disclosed.
Outcome:
The pharmacy staff was educated on this issue.