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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 16, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000081228, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A contacted the pharmacy to say he had received a bottle of medication belonging to Patient B when he received his own medications. He is to return the medication and paperwork to the pharmacy. Update: 10/16/12:Patient B will be sent a notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.
Outcome:
Staff reminded to use caution when handling medications.