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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 27, 2013. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000086185, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 Dallas, TX
Issue:
The medication for Veteran A went to Veteran B. The address on the package was correct and the medication was correct (same as the other Veteran A), but the name on the medication bottle was for Veteran A. Update: 02/27/13:Veteran A will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
All employees reminded to do QA checks to ensure names and address matches on outgoing mails. (contents and envelops).Notification letter sent. (attached)