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Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 11, 2014. Also cited in 69 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000105215, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MILWAUKEE WI - 695
Issue:
Patient A received both Patient A's and Patient B's medications by mistake as a result of a VA Pharmacy Technician placing all of the medications into same bag. Patient A noticed the additional medication at home, and did not open the medication. Patient A was instructed to return medication at next clinic appointment (08/08/14). Privacy will contact the Pharmacy to send a postage-paid envelope to have the information returned in a more timely fashion.
Outcome:
06/11/14: The Incident Resolution Team determined that Patient B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification, since his name and medication information were compromised.