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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on November 4, 2014. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000111246, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's medication and medication paperwork. The prescription was filled and dispensed on 10/30/14. The error was discovered on the same day. The dispensing Pharmacist realized the error and immediately called Veteran A to explain the situation and requested he return the mis-dipsensed medication. All content (medication and paperwork) was returned to the VA later in the day on 10/30/14.
Outcome:
11/04/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter due to Protected Health Information (PHI) being disclosed.