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South Central VA Health Care Network (VISN 16)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 29, 2011. Also cited in 317 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069126, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 16 Fayetteville, AR
Issue:
Veteran called and stated that he received a package from UPS addressed to him to him but the medication belonged to Veteran B. He returned the medication to the pharmacy. Update: 11/29/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter due to PHI being disclosed.
Outcome:
The Chief of the services counseled the VA employees involved.