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VA Mail Order Pharmacy, Leavenworth, KS (CMOP)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 21, 2012. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000076970, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VHA CMOP Leavenworth, KS
Issue:
Patient A received a Medline Industries medical supply intended for Patient B. Patient Bs name, address, and type of medical supply was compromised. Patient A reported the incident to the medical center and a replacement has been requested for Patient B. Leavenworth Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) investigation concludes that this was a Medline packing error. The packing error has been reported to Medline for investigation and corrective action. Update: 06/21/12:Patient B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
The packing error has been reported to Medline for investigation and corrective action. Medline submitted their corrective action plan.