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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Hines, IL (CMOP)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 24, 2012. Also cited in 88 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078199, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VHA CMOP Hines, IL
Issue:
Patient A's package was sent to an incorrect address. Patient As name, address, and type of medication was compromised. The VAMC reported the incident to CMOP and a replacement has been requested for Patient A. Great Lakes Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) investigation concludes that this is the result of a VAMC incorrect address transmission leading to a USPS misdelivery, not a CMOP packaging error. The medical center has been notified. Update: 07/24/12:Patient A will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The medical center has been notified to update the patients address in their database.