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VA Mid South Healthcare Network (VISN 9)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on December 26, 2012. Also cited in 328 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000084036, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 09 Huntington, WV
Issue:
Patient A had entered a temporary address; the change was made to Patient B's profile. Patient A received a bag of medication that was intended for Patient B. Patient A is to mail medications and packaging to the Pharmacy. Update: 12/26/12:Patient B will be sent a letter of notification.
Outcome:
Employees reminded to verify identity prior to making changes in patients' profiles.