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VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN 17)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 19, 2013. Also cited in 122 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000085880, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 17 San Antonio, TX
Issue:
Patient A picked up Patient Bs medication on February 8th from the Pharmacy. Patient A returned the medication on 2-14-13 to Pharmacy and did not take any of medication (verified by Pharmacist). The medication was mailed to Patient B on 2-14-13. Update: 02/19/13:Patient B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Staff re-educated.