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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 19, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000078080, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A medication was improperly delivered to the wrong Veteran. The medication bag was correct but the medication bottle and handout were switched in both bags. The Veteran's name and type of medication were compromised Update: 07/19/12:One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Medication and label were retrieved, notification letter sent to Veteran. Pharmacy process was reviewed and employee verbally counseled regarding the error.