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VA Healthcare - VISN 4 (VISN 4)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 4, 2013. Also cited in 239 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084303, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 04 Clarksburg, WV
Issue:
Patient A received his medications in the mail. In the envelope was Patient B's medication Information Sheets, including his full name, address and medication list. Update: 01/07/13:Patient B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
The pharmacy staff was educated on the correct procedure for mailing medications.