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Mountain Home VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 13, 2013. Also cited in 20 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000098068, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: MOUNTAIN HOME TN - 621
Issue:
Automated Med Safe Event record was alerted to facility's Medication Safety email group. Pharmacy and Patient Safety are members of the group. Privacy Officer was notified that report revealed patient received correct medication but paperwork belonged to another Veteran
Outcome:
12/27/13: The Veteran will be sent a notification letter.