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Orlando VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 10, 2013. Also cited in 44 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000095712, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ORLANDO FL - 675
Issue:
Veteran A picked up his pharmacy bag and noticed the attached label was for Veteran B (same last name, different first name). He immediately returned the unopened bag to the pharmacy. The bag contained his medication (Veteran A) , but paperwork was for Veteran B. Pharmacy re-filled the prescription and sent him on his way. Employees have been reminded to exercise more caution during the 3-level screening process.
Outcome:
10/10/13: Veteran A will be sent a notification letter.