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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 October 25, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000067965, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Lebanon, PA
Issue:
The pharmacy received a call from Veteran A stating that he received his medication lotion labeled for Veteran B. All other paperwork was correct but the prescription label was incorrect. Both patients had orders for the medication lotion but the wrong patient was selected in the robotic filling system. Veteran B's full name and medication name were disclosed. Update: 10/25/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to medication information and full name being disclosed.
Outcome:
Pharmacy staff was re-trained on the importance of ensuring accuracy when dispensing medication with the robotic computer machinery.