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VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on March 28, 2013. Also cited in 204 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000087302, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 01 Providence, RI
Issue:
The Pharmacy Chief provided the Privacy Officer an incident report that shows on 03/25/13 Veteran A received the prescription of Veteran B. The report shows that the medication was mailed by the Providence VAMC. Update: 03/27/13:Veteran B will be sent a HIPAA notification letter.
Outcome:
Employee was educated on the importance of double checking to prevent incidents. Notification letter sent to veteran on 3/28/13