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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 16, 2012. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075614, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Miami, FL
Issue:
Patient A received a prescription for patient B in the mail. Update: 05/17/12:Patient B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Education provided to staff. Processes and procedures evaluated and process improvements made to avoid error.