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South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on June 3, 2013. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000090135, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue:
Medication was mailed to the wrong Veteran. Upon realizing the mistake, the Veteran returned the medications to the Pharmacy.
Outcome:
06/11/13: The Veteran will be sent a notification letter. 06/19/13: This was determined to be non-HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.