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Orlando VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 5, 2014. Also cited in 44 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000112514, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: ORLANDO FL - 675
Issue:
Outpatient Pharmacy staff mistakenly dispensed prescription and paperwork to wrong Veteran. Veteran took prescription home and later on pharmacy staff called to verify from him if prescription was his. He reviewed and noted it belonged to another Veteran. Prescription paperwork contained Veteran name, address and date of birth.
Outcome:
12/08/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the Veteran whose information was disclosed will be sent a letter offering credit protection services.