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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 February 23, 2011. Also cited in 369 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000058666, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 08 Gainesville, FL
Issue:
Triage Pharmacist reported 3 unrelated accidental disclosures involving mailing of medications. Privacy Office will investigate. Update: 02/24/11:The PO reports the Service Chief sent a memo to further investigate this matter a reply is due by 03/4/2011.02/28/11:A total of Seven (7) Patients medication was disclosed to other Veteran. Therefore Seven (7) Patients will receive a notification letter.
Outcome:
Employees involved counseled, medication error reported, must comply with mailing patient medication process and check mailing label against contents, and retook privacy training.Nine HIPAA Notification letters mailed.Complainant letter mailed.