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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 24, 2012. Also cited in 141 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000081586, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 21 Honolulu, HI
Issue:
Veteran A's prescription bottle was mis-labeled with Veteran B's label. The label included Veteran B's name and medication name. There was no other identifying or personal information involved. Update: 10/25/12:Veteran B will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
The person responsible for placing the incorrect label on the prescription bottle has been counseled on attention to detail and to double check so this doesn't reoccur.