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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System(ECHCS)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 18, 2013. Also cited in 47 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000092234, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: EASTERN COLORADO HCS - 554
Issue:
On 7/11 a pharmacy technician placed a UPS label for Patient A on a package that contained medication for Patient B.
Outcome:
07/18/13: Patient B will be sent a notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.