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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 9, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000082225, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 Iowa City, IA
Issue:
VA Patient A was sent an incorrectly labeled medication bottle with the correct medication. The label on the bottle was for another VA patient. The label contained the name and last 4 of Veteran B. Update: 11/13/12:Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
Education to employees by supervisor.