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VA Southwest Health Care Network (VISN 18)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 19, 2011. Also cited in 228 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000069791, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 18 Phoenix, AZ
Issue:
A VA Pharmacy Supervisor reported to the Alternate Privacy Officer (PO) that Veteran A picked up a medication intended for Veteran B on 12/16/2011. Veteran A did receive their own medications and did not consume Veteran B's medications. Veteran A will return medication and paperwork to Pharmacy the next business day. Replacement medication was processed for Veteran B who had not yet picked up his medication. Appropriate notification and investigation to ensue. Update: 12/20/11:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter, as their name and medications were disclosed.
Outcome:
ROC written by staff indicates root cause analysis, correction of process, and future preventative measures. Pharmacy supervisor reinforced corrective measures with other staff.