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Tomah VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 17, 2013. Also cited in 36 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000089427, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: TOMAH WI - 676
Issue:
Address incorrectly entered and a prescription was mailed to the wrong patient. Veteran A that received the prescription in error has not responded back to numerous messages. Veteran received incorrect prescription bottle for Veteran B as well as drug information sheet containing information about what the medication is used for, side effects and other pertinent information.
Outcome:
05/17/13: Veteran B will be sent a notification letter. 06/05/13: This was determined to be non-HITECH reportable by VHA Privacy Office.