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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 28, 2011. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058882, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Medication labels were sent to the incorrect patient. Update: 02/28/11:The labels included a patient's full name, address, and medications. The patient will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Spoke with Pharmacy, they are going to look at the current process and educate staff.