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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 17, 2012. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075635, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue:
Veteran A received a package with his medication and medication information sheet. The package also contained the medication information sheet for Veteran B. Update: 05/17/12:Veteran B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Reeducated the Pharmacy staff of the importance of protecting Veterans PHI and to be observant when working with PHI