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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 22, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000073247, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Danville, IL
Issue:
Veteran A was inadvertently given Veteran B's medication upon discharge from VA Illiana Health Care System. Update: 03/22/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education reminder given to Nursing staff to ensure they double check before they give out medication to patients being discharged. HIPAA notification letter sent to Veteran.