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VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 26, 2012. Also cited in 183 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081637, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 23 St. Cloud, MN
Issue:
Veteran A received Veteran B's prescription through the mail from the our local facility. Veteran A reported the incident to the Pharmacy and will be returning the medication to the facility. The Pharmacy will enter an incident report. Veteran B's name and medication information was disclosed. Update: 10/26/12: Veteran B will receive a HIPAA letter of notification.
Outcome:
The employee who sent the item (prescription) to the incorrect Veteran was educated about the need to double-check before sending any medications out in the mail. The employee stated she understood and realized her error. The Veterans had the same last name and she did not validate the first name. Education was done with the employee and understanding was expressed.