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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)

VISN 08 Miami, FL

Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on February 14, 2013. Also cited in 369 other reports.


Report ID: PSETS0000085786, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Reported Entity: VISN 08 Miami, FL

Issue:

Patient A received a prescription inhaler intended for Patient B and used it. Update: NA

Outcome:

Facility has commenced an RCA. QM has advised staff on the respective floor of their responsibility. Notification letter has been mailed to patient.

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