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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 14, 2011. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067700, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A pharmacy employee placed an eye drop medication for Veteran A in a bag of medications intended for Veteran B. Veteran B discovered the error when they were home and opened the bag. Veteran B contacted the Pharmacy and reported the incident. Update: 10/14/11:Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employees involved in this incident have been educated on the proper review process to follow regarding medication dispensing quality checks. Notification letters have been sent to the Veteran whose information was compromised.